parting song
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Arion chose the latter, and as a last favour begged permission to sing a parting song.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various
“The parting song and then we say good-night,” said Zan, and the Woodcrafters all stood to join in the Indian hymn.
From The Woodcraft Girls in the City by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth
"Certainly, I do; I have heard nothing so sweet as your voice, dear Edith, since I heard your last parting song."
From Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author by Hentz, Caroline Lee
The light wind's voice Was muffled in requiem, mournful, low,— A parting song to Summer, sad, soft, And measured slow.
From Indian Legends of Minnesota by Severance, Cordenio A., Mrs.
He soon after asked Edith for a parting song, and while listening to her sweet voice, as it mingled with the breezy strains of the harp, my excited spirit recovered its equilibrium.
From Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author by Hentz, Caroline Lee
