syne
Origin of syne
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How to use 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 ReadeMickle thocht we o' the gentles ayont the sea, an' sair grat we for a' frien's we kent lang syne in oor ain countree.
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland | Kate Douglas WigginAs 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 YoungAy, it micht mak them humble to see hoo foolish they are syne.
A Window in Thrums | J. M. Barrie"Weel, it's forty-one years syne come Michaelmas," said Jess.
A Window in Thrums | J. M. Barrie
British Dictionary definitions for syne (1 of 2)
syn
/ (səɪn) /
a Scot word for since
Origin of syne
1British Dictionary definitions for syne (2 of 2)
synd
/ (səɪn) Scot /
(tr) to rinse; wash out
a rinse
Origin of syne
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