All 6 Uses of "adieu" in "The Merchant of Venice"

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All 6 Uses

adieu
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The Merchant of Venice
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I say, To buy his favour, I extend this friendship; If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.†
Scene 1.3 *

adieu = goodbye
Adieu!†
Scene 2.3
But, adieu!†
Scene 2.3
these foolish drops do something drown my manly spirit; adieu!†
Scene 2.3
Portia, adieu!†
Scene 2.7
Sweet, adieu!†
Scene 2.9

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(1) (adieu)
a farewell remark (an alternative to goodbye)

Adieu is typically more formal than bye. It comes from the French, à Dieu which literally means "to God" — as in I entrust you to God's care.
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)