n. A valley, often coursed by a stream; a dale. [Middle English, from Old French val, from Latin vallēs; see wel-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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interj. Used to express leave-taking or farewell. n. A farewell. [Latin valē, sing. imperative of valēre, to be strong or well; see wal- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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