syne

American  

[sahyn] / saɪn /

adverb

Scot. and North England.

1. since.

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syne ¹ British  

/ səɪn /

verb

1. (tr) to rinse; wash out

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noun

1. a rinse

syne ² British  

/ səɪn /

adverb

1. a Scot word for since

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Etymology

Origin of syne

1300–50; Middle English (north) seine, syn, contraction of sethen since; sith

Example Sentences

I would play ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and say, ‘This is a traditional new year song in the West.’

From Salon

And when “Happy New Year” took hold in Vietnam, my family had learned “Auld Lang Syne” in the West.

From Salon

At midnight fireworks will light up the sky above Edinburgh Castle as revellers link arms and sing Robert Burns' Auld Lang Syne.

From BBC

You hear the music of “Auld Lang Syne” on an old-timey organ, while John dons a Scottish accent and spins a tale about beasties while a wind sound effect blows in the background.

From Salon

In one split-second image, Bedford Falls residents sing “Auld Lang Syne,” just after they’ve saved George Bailey from financial ruin and an arrest warrant.

From Los Angeles Times