Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- interjection Used to express an acknowledgment of parting at night or of going to bed.
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- phrase A
farewell said in theevening or before going tosleep .
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- noun a conventional expression of farewell
Etymologies
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Probably a shortening of "May you have a good night."
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