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  1. n. Plural form of adieu.

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  • “The party broke up within an hour and cheerful and affectionate adieux were made.”

    "The War of the Planets" by Harl Vincent, part 3

  • “Their adieux were in a conventional tone, which concealed their happiness.”

    The Ball at Sceaux

  • “With these hasty adieux, Nicholas mounted nimbly to his seat, and waved his hand as gallantly as if his heart went with it.”

    Nicholas Nickleby

  • “Snittle Timberry vacated the chair, and the company with many adieux and embraces dispersed.”

    Nicholas Nickleby

  • ““Oh, wake him if you can, and carry him off with you!” said Florentine, returning to the salon to receive the adieux of some departing guests.”

    A Start in Life

  • “Noon approached, and after many adieux and promises to return, he tore himself away.”

    The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club

  • “A second letter told Colonel Watson, The game is up, and send Mrs. Watson, you and Graham my adieux.”

    Simon & Schuster: Three Empires on the Nile

  • ““Give my very best regards and adieux to your cousin.””

    The History of Pendennis

  • “The other gentlemen and ladies de la societe look on and exchange mute adieux with the departing friends.”

    Roundabout Papers

  • “With this reason Poinsinet was obliged to be content; and so paid his rounds of visits, and repeated his dismal adieux.”

    The Paris Sketch Book

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