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syne

[ sahyn ]

adverb

Scot. and North England.


syne

1

/ əɪ /

adverb

  1. a Scot word for since
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

syne

2

/ əɪ /

verb

  1. tr to rinse; wash out
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a rinse
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of syne1

1300–50; Middle English (north) seine, syn, contraction of sethen since; sith
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of syne1

C14: probably related to Old English īٳ since

Origin of syne2

C14: of uncertain origin
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For old time’s sake, we sing “Auld Lang Syne.”

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And 2025 will, of course, start with Murder on the Dancefloor, "but after a little bit of Auld Lang Syne," she clarifies.

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

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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.

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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.

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