When was "goodbye" in its most modern form first used?

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I've seen when the word transitioned from Godbwye to goodbwye, but when did it become goodbye?

The 1590s - http://etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=goodbye&searchmode=none — Jim, Sep 03 '13 at 01:29

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 03 '13 at 01:34

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According to etymonline (cited by Jim above), it is originally derived from God be with ye in the late 14th century.

answered Sep 03 '13 at 01:34

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