langsyne

or lang syne

[ lang-zahyn, -sahyn ]

adverb

1. long since; long ago.

noun

1. time long past.

langsyne

/ -ˈsaɪn; ˌlæŋˈsəɪn /

adverb

1. long ago; long since

noun

1. See auld lang syne
   times long past, esp those fondly remembered See also auld lang syne

Word History and Origins

Origin of langsyne¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; lang + syne

Word History and Origins

Origin of langsyne¹

C16: Scottish: long since

Example Sentences

I have spoken of the phrase "Auld langsyne," and of other words, which may be compared in their Anglican and Scottish form.

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In Norroway, langsyne, there lived a certain lady, and she had three dochters.

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See her again, for auld langsyne, at ony rate, and gie her it yersel.

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The very stones prate of Neptune's whereabouts in days of langsyne.

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I am no gaun to let the bonny bit young thing that I hae cherished like my ain dochter mak' the same mistake as I made langsyne.

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