Syne
[sain]
Definition
(adv.) Afterwards; since; ago.
(adv.) Late, -- as opposed to soon.
(conj.) Since; seeing.
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Examples
- The coachman, Mr. Boniface, had also had the honour of driving the duchess in auld lang syne. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Here's to Auld Lang Syne! Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- I have forgotten 'auld lang syne,' you see, Harry, said Miss Keeldar, answering young Sympson, and not heeding Caroline. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- And surely ye'll be your pint-stoup And surely I'll be mine And we'll taste a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- It war sundown an hour syne. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Mrs. Micawber's spirits becoming elevated, too, we sang 'Auld Lang Syne'. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- And now there is quite an intimacy struck up: I heard something about 'auld lang syne,' and what not. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Strange to say, old acquaintance were all about me, and auld lang syne smiled out of every nook. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
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