farewell
imperative verbDefinition of farewell
(Entry 1 of 4)
: get along well
—used interjectionally to or by one departing
farewell
nounDefinition of farewell (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: a wish of well-being at parting : goodbye
said their farewells and headed home
2a
: an act of departure : leave-taking
I will take my farewell of this place tomorrow.
b
: a formal occasion honoring a person about to leave or retire
held a great farewell for the retiring senator
farewell
verbDefinition of farewell (Entry 3 of 4)
farewell
adjectiveDefinition of farewell (Entry 4 of 4)
: of or relating to leave-taking : final
a farewell performance
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The first known use of farewell was in the 14th century
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