adieu

Definitions of adieu
  1. noun
    the act of saying farewell
  2. noun
    a farewell remark
  3. noun
    an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
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    reconnaissance
    a statement acknowledging something or someone
  4. noun
    the act of departing politely
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    départ
    the act of departing
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