hail and farewell
Hello and goodbye
Hail and farewell is a greeting that acknowledges both arrival and departure in the same breath, used for someone whose presence will be brief or whose loss is imminent.
The phrase comes from Latin *ave atque vale*, famously used by the Roman poet Catullus mourning his brother.
It often marks military ceremonies honoring departing or fallen members: The regiment held a hail and farewell for the transferred officers.
- salveTopical healing preparation
- valeLow ground between hills
- greetingExpression of welcome
- goodbyeDeparting salutation
- last goodbyeParting before permanent separation
parting · welcome · arrival · departure · tribute · memorial · toast · salutation · fallen soldier · adieu · ave · soldier · fallen · honor · ceremony · homecoming · sendoff · bon voyage
hail and farewellpermanent residence
Fixed long-term dwelling
settling in · here to stay · taking root · making oneself at home · staying power
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