"congee house" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: congee houses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} congee house (plural congee houses)
  1. (India, historical) The temporary lockup of a regiment in India, used as a disciplinary measure. Tags: India, historical
    Sense id: en-congee_house-en-noun-erx~voYZ Categories (other): Indian English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 87 13
  2. (India, historical) A pound for cattle. Tags: India, historical
    Sense id: en-congee_house-en-noun-MkleE6bH Categories (other): Indian English

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