First Known Use: 1720
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auld lang syne
noun \ˌōl(d)-ˌ(l)aŋ-ˈzīn, ˌȯl(d)-\
: the good old times
Full Definition of AULD LANG SYNE
: the good old times
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Origin of AULD LANG SYNE
Scots, literally, old long ago
Related to AULD LANG SYNE
- Synonyms
- past, history, yesterday, yesteryear, yore
Rhymes with AULD LANG SYNE
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