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farewell

fare·well [ fair wél ]


noun  (plural fare·wells)
Definition:
 
1. expression of parting good wishes: an act of leaving or an activity marking somebody's departure

2. good wishes on parting: an expression of good wishes on parting
came too late to bid her farewell



adjective 
Definition:
 
saying goodbye: marking an end, conclusion, or leave-taking



interjection 
Definition:
 
goodbye: used to express good wishes at parting ( literary )
Farewell, my friend!

[14th century. <Fare well, said to somebody setting out on a journey]
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