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adieu

Verified French in English Society & ideas
adieu
adieu

Definition

A farewell, sometimes implying a long separation.

From French adieu.

Merriam-Webster records 15th century for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

She said adieu before leaving the island.

Historical attestation

15th century

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adieu

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