Definition of Envoi
Envoi
en·voi
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(noun)
(literary) the words or remarks that serve as an author's conclusion and/or explanation to their work;
e.g. Some of Shakespeare's plays end with an envoi, in which a character sums up the lessons an audience may learn and figuratively waves goodbye to them.
(noun)
a short stanza found at the end of a ballad/ballade, usually providing a summary and/or dedicating it to someone;
e.g. Each part of the ballad, from the beginning to its envoi, is beautifully-worded and very heartfelt.
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