syne

[ sahyn ]

adverb

, Scot. and North England.

1. since.

syne

¹

/ səɪn /

adverb

1. a Scot word for since

syne

²

/ səɪn /

verb

1. tr to rinse; wash out

noun

1. a rinse

Word History and Origins

Origin of syne¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of syne¹

C14: probably related to Old English sīth since

Origin of syne²

C14: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Auld lang syne” is Scottish-Gaelic for “old long since,” or, more idiomatically, “days gone by” or “time long past.

From The Daily Beast

Take this verse by famous Scottish poet Robert Burns in his famous Scottish poem “Auld Lang Syne.”

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When she stands by the bedside of a dying Victor McLaglen and sings “Auld Lang Syne,” it is an occasion for real tears.

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New Years means Champagne, “Auld Lang Syne,” and good college football.

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But it was a time for everybody to join hands as we did on formerly Air Force One and sing "Auld Lang Syne."

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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.

From Project Gutenberg

Mickle thocht we o' the gentles ayont the sea, an' sair grat we for a' frien's we kent lang syne in oor ain countree.

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As the ship began to move a band on the shade-deck struck up "Auld Lang Syne," and immediately the floodgates were unlocked.

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Ay, it micht mak them humble to see hoo foolish they are syne.

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"Weel, it's forty-one years syne come Michaelmas," said Jess.

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