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LANG SYNE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lang syne mean?
• LANG SYNE (adverb)
The adverb LANG SYNE has 1 sense:
1. of the distant or comparatively distant past
Familiarity information: LANG SYNE used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of the distant or comparatively distant past
Synonyms:
lang syne; long ago; long since
Context example:
lang syne
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