Farewell Allusions, Definition, Citation, Reference, Information - Allusion to Farewell


  1. Auld Lang Syne closing song of New Year’s Eve. [Music: Leach, 91]
  2. extreme unction (last rites) anointing at the hour of death, sacrament of Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church. [Christianity: NCE, 689]
  3. gold watch token of gratitude often bestowed on retiring employee after years of service. [Am. Pop. Culture: Misc.]
  4. golden handshake token of gratitude bestowed on retiring employee after years of service. [Br. Pop. Culture: Misc.]
  5. kiss of death gangsters’ farewell ritual before murdering victim. [Am. Cult.: Misc.]
  6. Last Hurrah, The portrays epitome of a politician’s goodbye. [Am. Lit.: The Last Hurrah]
  7. Last Supper Christ’s final dinner with disciples before crucifixion. [N.T.: Matthew 26:26–29; Mark 14:22–25; Luke 22:14–20]
  8. MacArthur’s goodbye “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.” [Am. Hist.: Van Doren, 528]
  9. Michaelmas daisy traditional symbol of farewell. [Flower Symbolism: Jobes, 407]