congee house

noun

The temporary lockup of a regiment in India, used as a disciplinary measure.

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Meanings

nouncongee house (plural congee houses)

plural congee houses

  1. IndiahistoricalThe temporary lockup of a regiment in India, used as a disciplinary measure.
  2. IndiahistoricalA pound for cattle.
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