Dictionary entry

Farewell (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Fare′well″ (?), n. 1. A wish of happiness or welfare at parting; the parting compliment; a good-by; adieu.

2. Act of departure; leave-taking; a last look at, or reference to something.

And takes her farewell of the glorious sun. Shak.

Before I take my farewell of the subject. Addison.