parting (noun)
121Alba. — Alberta. * * * al|ba1 «AHL buh, AL », noun. a traditional Provençal song, usually describing the parting of lovers at dawn. ╂[< Old Provençal alba dawn < Vulgar Latin alba lūx white light] al|ba2 «AL buh», noun. the white tissue of the… …
122Samian letter — Pythagorean letter or Samian letter noun The Greek letter Υ which was, for Pythagoras, a symbol of the parting of the ways for vice and virtue • • • Main Entry: ↑Pythagorean Samian letter noun The Pythagorean letter • • • Main Entry: ↑Samian …
123al|ba — al|ba1 «AHL buh, AL », noun. a traditional Provençal song, usually describing the parting of lovers at dawn. ╂[< Old Provençal alba dawn < Vulgar Latin alba lūx white light] al|ba2 «AL buh», noun. the white tissue of the brain. ╂[< New… …
124KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …
125doch-an-dorris — or doch an doris noun Etymology: Scottish Gaelic deoch an doruis & Irish deoch an dorais, literally, drink of the door Date: 1691 Scottish & Irish a parting drink ; stirrup cup …
126good-bye — or good by noun Etymology: alteration of God be with you Date: circa 1580 1. a concluding remark or gesture at parting often used interjectionally 2. a taking of leave < a tearful good bye > …
127linger — verb (lingered; lingering) Etymology: Middle English (northern dialect) lengeren to dwell, frequentative of lengen to prolong, from Old English lengan; akin to Old English lang long Date: 14th century intransitive verb 1. to be slow in parting or …
128farewell — I. verb imperative Date: 14th century get along well used interjectionally to or by one departing II. noun Date: 14th century 1. a wish of well being at parting ; good bye 2. a. an act of departure ; leave taking …
