auld lang syne. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
He found the phrase auld lang syne "exceedingly expressive" and thought whoever first wrote the poem "heaven inspired.". From Wordnik.com. [Days of Auld Lang What?] Reference
The Reverend John Blackadder, the "auld" minister of. From Wordnik.com. [Hunted and Harried] Reference
I might be bringing my dad along for a few social pints ... would an 'auld' Sapper be welcome along??. From Wordnik.com. [Army Rumour Service] Reference
The auld folks look surly, the young chaps jocose. From Wordnik.com. [Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce] Reference
For the three auld co'erlets was tane off her bed. From Wordnik.com. [Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Third Series] Reference
Fills the widow's toom pock at the auld meal mill. From Wordnik.com. [The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century] Reference
Head Rambles Ireland's most cantankerous auld fella. From Wordnik.com. [Irish Blogs] Reference
Ere her auld Robin dee'd, sae fond an 'sae fain'. From Wordnik.com. [The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century] Reference
It was juist in the auld place, as far as I cud see. From Wordnik.com. [My Man Sandy] Reference
As I was sayin ', there's nae fules like auld fules. From Wordnik.com. [My Man Sandy] Reference
Fa 'in showers o' red gowd round the auld meal mill. From Wordnik.com. [The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century] Reference
They are noo sober folks 'bout the auld meal mill. From Wordnik.com. [The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century] Reference
There 's some capital shots near the auld meal mill. From Wordnik.com. [The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century] Reference
I 'the aisle o' the auld kirk, baith tidy and clean. From Wordnik.com. [The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century] Reference
His chin upon his buffy hand will soon mak 'him auld. From Wordnik.com. [The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century] Reference
Ireland most cantankerous auld fella Imprints of Light. From Wordnik.com. [Irish Blogs] Reference
Builds its nest 'neath the eaves o' the auld meal mill. From Wordnik.com. [The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century] Reference
Sic 'gatherin's are there, baith o' young folk and auld. From Wordnik.com. [The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century] Reference
Gudewife exclaims, "Gae awa ', ye auld carle!" then sings. From Wordnik.com. [Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk] Reference
"Auch, Bawbie, ye're juist haverin 'like some auld aipplewife," says. From Wordnik.com. [My Man Sandy] Reference
'Juist pit the fear o' auld Scotland intil him, for I'll uphaud ye. '. From Wordnik.com. [Border Ghost Stories] Reference
'Ye'll mind Tam Elliot,' replied the elder, 'him that was nevvy to auld. From Wordnik.com. [Border Ghost Stories] Reference
"Is't l-- b-- w., ye stewpid auld bloit?" said the impident little wisgan. From Wordnik.com. [My Man Sandy] Reference
He's aye the same when he gets amon 'young lassies, the auld ass' at he is. From Wordnik.com. [My Man Sandy] Reference
You never heard sic a cratur for thae auld-farrant sayin's; an 'Mysie's no' far ahent. From Wordnik.com. [My Man Sandy] Reference
After perusing the letter he addressed his wife, saying: "So auld Davy's gone at last.". From Wordnik.com. [Stories and Sketches] Reference
Keep me, fowk wud think ye was discussin 'the auld kirk questin, the wey you're roarin'. From Wordnik.com. [My Man Sandy] Reference
His eye lit, his mouth tightened; he clenched his fist, ready for immediate 'warsil wi' auld. From Wordnik.com. [Border Ghost Stories] Reference
"Na, na, Miss Marjory; ye're gettin 'ower auld for Peter's stories; they are but bairnie's tales.". From Wordnik.com. [Hunter's Marjory A Story for Girls] Reference
You're a miserable pack o 'vagues, a' the lot o 'ye, to gae wa' an 'tak' advantage o 'an' auld man!. From Wordnik.com. [My Man Sandy] Reference
Dan had a stone jar in his hand, and he poured a stiff jorum, and held it to auld Kate, greetin 'at the fireside. From Wordnik.com. [The McBrides A Romance of Arran] Reference
"Was he no 'the auld devil?" says Dan with a laugh; "two o 'ye, and the best-looking lassies in the countryside.". From Wordnik.com. [The McBrides A Romance of Arran] Reference
"I ken the very branches to put my hand on," says he, "and where every stane is, for many's the night I ran the cutter for the auld wives.". From Wordnik.com. [The McBrides A Romance of Arran] Reference
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