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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AULD LANG SYNE

Scottish, literally: old long since.
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PRONUNCIATION OF AULD LANG SYNE

auld lang syne  [ˈɔːld læŋ ˈsəɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AULD LANG SYNE

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preposition
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Auld lang syne is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AULD LANG SYNE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

auld lang syne

Auld Lang Syne

"Auld Lang Syne" (Scots pronunciation: : note "s" rather than "z") is a Scots poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song (Roud # 6294). It is well known in many countries, especially in the English-speaking world, its traditional use being to celebrate the start of the New Year at the stroke of midnight. By extension, it is also sung at funerals, graduations and as a farewell or ending to other occasions. The international Boy Scout youth movement, in many countries, uses it as a close to jamborees and other functions. The song's Scots title may be translated into English literally as "old long since", or more idiomatically, "long long ago", "days gone by" or "old times". Consequently "For auld lang syne", as it appears in the first line of the chorus, might be loosely translated as "for (the sake of) old times". The phrase "Auld Lang Syne" is also used in similar poems by Robert Ayton (1570–1638), Allan Ramsay (1686–1757), and James Watson (1711) as well as older folk songs predating Burns. Matthew Fitt uses the phrase "In the days of auld lang syne" as the equivalent of "Once upon a time...

Definition of auld lang syne in the English dictionary

The definition of auld lang syne in the dictionary is old times; times past, esp those remembered with affection or nostalgia.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AULD LANG SYNE


langsyne
ˌlæŋˈsəɪn
quine
kwəɪn
syne
səɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AULD LANG SYNE

augustly
augustness
Augustus
auk
auklet
aula
aularian
auld
Auld Reekie
aulic
Aulic Council
Aulis
Auliye-Ata
aulnage
aulnager
aulos
Aum Shinrikyo
aumbries

WORDS THAT END LIKE AULD LANG SYNE

aerodyne
alkyne
androgyne
anodyne
Ashton-under-Lyne
Ballantyne
Boyne
Burgoyne
dyne
Euphrosyne
Fort Wayne
groyne
heterodyne
lyne
megadyne
Mnemosyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
sinsyne
Tyne
Wayne

Synonyms and antonyms of auld lang syne in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «auld lang syne» into 25 languages

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友谊地久天长
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Auld Lang Syne
570 millions of speakers

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auld lang syne
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Auld लैंग उस वक़्त
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

أولد لانغ المتزامنة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Доброе старое
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Lang Auld Syne
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আউলদ লং সিনে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Auld Lang Syne
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Auld lang syne
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Auld lang syne
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

蛍ののsyne
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

송구 영신의 인사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Auld lang syne
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Auld Lang Syne
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஓல்ட் லாங் சினே
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अुलड लांग सिने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Auld lang syne
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Auld Lang Syne
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Auld Lang Syne
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Добрий старий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Auld Lang Syne
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Auld Lang Syne
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Auld Lang Syne
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

auld lang syne
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Auld Lang Syne
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AULD LANG SYNE»

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Auld Lang Syne
Originally published as 5 comic book issues.
Scott Tipton, 2007
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Auld Lang Syne
John has the misfortune to still be married after 40 years to demanding harridan, Grace.
Barbara D. Bannister, 2008
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The Days of Auld Lang Syne
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Ian MacLaren, 2009
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Auld Lang Syne
Describes the life of the eighteenth century Scottish poet, detailing his trials and triumphs.
Joanne Findon, 1997
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Auld Lang Syne
Auld. Lang. Syne. Kerry Adrienne The years since college have been tough for small town Texas girl, Charlotte, but after her husband's death, she's finally able to explore a career in photography. A friend offers to exhibit her work in his swanky ...
Kerry Adrienne, 2014
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For Auld Lang Syne
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS.
Ray Woodward, 2012
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Auld Lang Syne!: Reliving A Scottish Childhood
Reliving A Scottish Childhood Allan Morrison. Auld Lang Syne! Auld Lang Syne! Reliving Your Scottish Childhood! Allan Morrison.
Allan Morrison, 2013
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Auld Lang Syne and Other Songs
(LARGE PRINT EDITION) Fine Old Scottish Songs Including The Most Famous Of All, Auld Lang Syne.
Robert Burns, 2011
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Rob Roy Macgregor: or, “Auld-Lang Syne.” An operatic drama, etc
Isaac POCOCK. —ye may be mair loyal clans, but, by my soul, ye're no better men. MAJOR. No? BAILIE. No! (BAILIE takes the poker, fight again) FRANCIS. Pray, gentlemen, do not renew your quarrel; in a few moments we must part company ...
Isaac POCOCK, 1860
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Southern Literary Messenger
To thee, my Fair, I must not speak Of Auld Lang-syne, For, only youthful years, as yet, And pleasures have been thine : Of Auld Lang-syne, my Fair, Of Auld Lang- syne ; It is not thine to think, as yet, Of Auld Lang-syno. But yet may'st thou ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AULD LANG SYNE»

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Dalai Lama's 80th birthday: World Peace Tartan founder discusses …
The highlight for me was having secretly organised the Lothian and Borders Police Pipe Band to play Auld Lang Syne for The Dalai Lama at ... «Scotland Now, Jul 15»
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Annie: July 4th sentiment stays the same all these years
You can see the lights of Christmas and hear the strains of "Auld Lang Syne" as the calendar turns. I am Eli Whitney and Stephen Foster. «SunHerald.com, Jul 15»
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Festival prom is to be given the big band sound
... popular musical Oliver, as well as rousing renditions of the National Anthem, Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and Auld Lang Syne. «Shields Gazette, Jul 15»
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The History of a Flag and the Powerful Story of Appomattox
That German immigrant musician played “Auld Lang Syne” for Robert E. Lee as Gen. Grant and his officers doffed their military hats. «Town Hall, Jul 15»
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The Glennie gears up for greatness at NAF 2015
... Goose's third and last year at the National Arts Festival so don't miss it this time, or come and see it again “for the sake of auld lang syne”. «Artslink.co.za News, Jul 15»
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A Dustin Hoffman flop revives the spirit of Frank Capra
Hero uses some similar techniques, like scoring scenes with repeated refrains of familiar standards like “Auld Lang Syne” and “The Battle ... «A.V. Club DC, Jun 15»
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Concert review: Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra ends tour with a …
With good reason, a few bars of Auld Lang Syne casually rang out Sunday night after the concert of the Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra ... «Ottawa Citizen, Jun 15»
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The legacy of India-Pakistan partition
Just a few nights earlier, both Hindu and Muslim soldiers had linked arms and drunkenly belted out the verses of 'Auld Lang Syne' at a farewell ... «Economic Times, Jun 15»
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Stoke City: Josef Masopust - star of Stanley Matthews' farewell …
The players linked arms in the centre-circle to sing Auld Lang Syne before Matthews was lifted on to the shoulders of Puskas and Yashin and ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jun 15»
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Fare Thee Well Santa Clara Comes to a Triumphant, Emotional Close
Just listen to Auld Lang Syne from 8:32 – 11:00. ... Hendrix did similar things, specifically Auld Lang Syne, but Jerry never really had that ... «jambands.com, Jun 15»

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