What does the cryptic crossword clue "Very protracted farewell (2,4)" mean?

The definition is "farewell". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SO (synonym of "Very") + LONG (synonym of "protracted"); definition: "farewell" The answer is SOLONG.

Very protracted farewell (2,4)

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