auld lang syne
old times, especially times fondly remembered.
old or long friendship.
Origin of auld lang syne
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How to use auld lang syne in a sentence
auld lang syne” is Scottish-Gaelic for “old long since,” or, more idiomatically, “days gone by” or “time long past.
The Most Confusing Christmas Music Lyrics Explained (VIDEO) | Kevin Fallon | December 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTake this verse by famous Scottish poet Robert Burns in his famous Scottish poem “auld lang syne.”
Up to a Point: A Free Scotland Would Be a Hilarious Disaster | P. J. O’Rourke | September 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen she stands by the bedside of a dying Victor McLaglen and sings “auld lang syne,” it is an occasion for real tears.
Shirley Temple Survived Being the Biggest Child Star of All Time With Wit and Grace | Malcolm Jones | February 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTNew Years means Champagne, “auld lang syne,” and good college football.
But it was a time for everybody to join hands as we did on formerly Air Force One and sing "auld lang syne."
I'm thinking—I'll just come—and cuik till ye a wee—for auld lang syne—thretty schelln the day—an' ye'll buy the flesh o' me.
It Is Never Too Late to Mend | Charles ReadeAs the ship began to move a band on the shade-deck struck up "auld lang syne," and immediately the floodgates were unlocked.
The Relief of Mafeking | Filson YoungThen auld lang syne was sung, and the men of various units played to their billets by their pipers.
The History of the 51st (Highland) Division 1914-1918 | Frederick William BewsherOld affections sprang up anew between my friend and myself as we talked of auld lang syne.
Recollections of a Long Life | John StoughtonI took a ramble outside the old city, and called on young friends; and so caught glimpses touching borders of auld lang syne.
Recollections of a Long Life | John Stoughton
British Dictionary definitions for auld lang syne
/ (ˈɔːld læŋ ˈsəɪn, ˈsaɪn, ˈzaɪn) /
old times; times past, esp those remembered with affection or nostalgia
Origin of auld lang syne
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Cultural definitions for “Auld Lang Syne”
[ (awld lang zeyen, seyen) ]
A traditional Scottish song, customarily sung on New Year's Eve; the title means “Time Long Past.” The words, passed down orally, were recorded by the eighteenth-century poet Robert Burns. The song begins:
Should auld [old] acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to min'?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne!
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