"farewells" in the noun sense
1. farewell, word of farewell
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
2. farewell, leave, leave-taking, parting
the act of departing politely
"he disliked long farewells"
"he took his leave"
"parting is such sweet sorrow"
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