auld lang syne

Noun

Meaning

A Scottish phrase used in recalling recollections of times long since past.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

history past langsyne time immemorial good old days time out of mind month of Sundays olden days earlier times old times halcyon days auld langsyne better time times of yore good old times

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Antonyms

now present future here and now time being present time

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Examples

Before the Langlotz tune was written, the song was sung to Auld Lang Syne 's melody, which also fits. citation However, Old Nassau does not only refer to the university's anthem. Source: Internet

Auld Lang Syne is now sung regularly at "The Last Night of the Proms" in London by the full audience with their arms crossed over one another. Source: Internet

CHORUS: For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne. Source: Internet

To get your head back in the holiday mood--and me hopefully back in the good graces of the Scots--here's the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards playing Auld Lang Syne accompanied by a journey to the timeless Scotland of Robert Burns' inspiration. Source: Internet

The book points out that the poem has the same meter as that of " Auld Lang Syne " the songs can be sung interchangeably. Source: Internet

Should old acquaintance be forgot and Auld Lang Syne?” Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Auld Enemy Auld Kirk Auld Kirker auld langsyne Auld Licht Auldgirth