General
syne
What does syne mean?
Since, ago, or then/next; 'lang syne' is long ago.
"He left the toun mony a year syne."
Origin
Scots, from Middle English 'sithen' (since), from Old English 'siþþan'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'syne' mean?
Syne means since, ago, or then/afterwards. In 'lang syne' it means 'ago', giving 'long ago'.
How do you use 'syne' in a sentence?
For example, 'He left the toun mony a year syne' means he left the town many a year ago.
Where does 'syne' come from?
It's a Scots word from Middle English 'sithen' (since), which came from Old English 'siþþan'.
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