langsyne
or lang syne
long since; long ago.
time long past.
Origin of langsyne
1Words Nearby langsyne
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How to use langsyne in a sentence
I have spoken of the phrase "Auld langsyne," and of other words, which may be compared in their Anglican and Scottish form.
Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character | Edward Bannerman RamsayIn Norroway, langsyne, there lived a certain lady, and she had three dochters.
The Blue Fairy Book | VariousSee her again, for auld langsyne, at ony rate, and gie her it yersel.
The very stones prate of Neptune's whereabouts in days of langsyne.
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.
Lochinvar | S. R. Crockett
British Dictionary definitions for langsyne
/ (ˌlæŋˈsəɪn, -ˈsaɪn) Scot /
long ago; long since
times long past, esp those fondly remembered: See also auld lang syne
Origin of langsyne
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