God Be with Ye

[mr-pirk]

Anyone else heard that our word Goodbye came from the phrase God Be with Ye?

Thanks
Mr-Pirk

[Alex The Hawk]

And With you also.
Shalom

[Tazman]

Just to back what you said, this is from Webster:

good-bye
One entry found for good-bye.




Main Entry: good-bye
Variant(s): or good-by /gud-'bI, g&(d)-/
Function: noun
Etymology: alteration of God be with you
1 : a concluding remark or gesture at parting -- often used interjectionally
2 : a taking of leave <a tearful good-bye>