langsyne

American  

[lang-zahyn, -sahyn] / ˌlæŋˈzaɪn, -ˈsaɪn /

Or lang syne

adverb

1. long since; long ago.

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noun

1. time long past.

langsyne British  

/ ˌlæŋˈsəɪn, -ˈsaɪn /

adverb

1. long ago; long since

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noun

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

Etymology

Origin of langsyne

First recorded in 1490–1500; lang + syne

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Example Sentences

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langsyne

As always when alone, his thoughts reverted to the past, and now he smiled at a memory of langsyne.

From 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance by Ossip Schubin

I 'd gie a' the wit, gif ony wit be mine, For ae sunny morning o' bonnie langsyne.

From The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume III The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century by Charles Rogers

For three sufficient reasons, Bailie Jarvie," he retorted, "first, for auld langsyne.

From Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North by Sir Walter Scott

A lonely tree, whose aged trunk The ivy did entwine, Still mark'd the spot where youngsters met, In cheerful sports langsyne.

From The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume III The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century by Charles Rogers

O, say gin e'er your heart grows grit Wi' dreamings o' langsyne?

From The World's Best Poetry, Volume 3 Sorrow and Consolation by Bliss Carman

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