a Scottish song that people sing at midnight on New Year’s Eve, when the new year begins
Synonyms and related words
Specific songs
Auld Lang Syne
God Save the Queen
the Internationale
Cultural note
When singing this song, you stand in a circle, cross your arms over, and shake the hands of the people on each side of you. Auld Lang Syne means ‘for old time’s sake’.
Auld Lang Syne
US /ˌɔld læŋ ˈzaɪn/
DEFINITIONS1
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a Scottish song that people sing at midnight on New Year’s Eve, when the new year begins