Word of the Day: Envoi

Can you pronounce envoi?

Sunday, September 1, 2024

noun 1. A short stanza concluding a ballade. 2. An author's concluding words. "The envoi made for a fitting end to the novel." "The lyricist composed a new envoi for the first song he ever wrote." "The cheerful envoi was a jarring conclusion to the tragic story." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Old French, late 14th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings This poetic term comes directly from the Old French "envoi," from the verb "envoyer," meaning "to send." The French term "en voie" means something is "on the way..." Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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