/ ˌfeəˈwel; NAmE ˌferˈwel/ noun , exclamation
■ noun
[ C , U ] the act of saying goodbye to sb :
She said her farewells and left.
a farewell party / drink, etc.
■ exclamation
( old use or formal ) goodbye
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from the imperative of fare + the adverb well .