: one of the minor or intermediate ribs in Gothic vaulting that spring from the pier on each side of the main diagonal rib and therefore do not pass through the center of the vault.

What does Conje mean in French?

noun, plural con·gés [kon-zheyz, -jeyz; French kawn-zhey]. leave-taking; farewell. permission to depart. sudden dismissal. a bow or obeisance.

What is a Tierceron vault?

Tierceron vault – A vault consisting of unnecessary ribs all transverse in nature, often confused with a Fan vault from a conceived imagery standpoint, often intersecting a ridge rib.