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

Following the fireworks thousands continued to celebrate, signing Auld Lang Syne and dancing.

From BBC

From the first spray of fireworks to the closing chorus of “Auld Lang Syne” 366 days into the future - 2024 is a leap year - it could be the year for finally achieving long-elusive goals, fulfilling aspirations and being resolute on all those New Year resolutions.

From Washington Times

From the first spray of fireworks to the closing chorus of “Auld Lang Syne” 366 days into the future — 2024 is a leap year — it could be the year for finally achieving long-elusive goals, fulfilling aspirations and being resolute on all those New Year resolutions.

From Seattle Times

The show’s success popularized “Auld Lang Syne” as the quintessential New Year’s song across the country.

From National Geographic

Grant emphasizes in her book Auld Lang Syne: A Song and Its Culture that at the time the song “was already firmly established in many communities, quite possibly beginning in the Scottish diaspora.”

From National Geographic