auld

[ awld ]

adjective

, Scot. and North England.

1. old.

auld

/ ɔːld /

adjective

1. a Scot word for old

Word History and Origins

Origin of auld¹

Old English āld

Example Sentences

In English, auld lang syne roughly means “times long past.”

From National Geographic

The winger’s 75th-minute try in the left corner sealed a fourth victory in Scotland’s last six matches against its auld enemy, ruining the first game in charge of England for new coach Steve Borthwick.

From Seattle Times

Should auld acquaintance be forgot... but now it all comes rushing back.

From Washington Post

Happy New Year to us all, and to all our auld acquaintances.

From Seattle Times

We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for days of auld lang syne.

From Washington Post