comic updated December 30, 2008

You may find yourself wondering, at this festive time of year, just what the phrase 'auld lang syne' means. Having already done that particular footwork, I can tell you that it's an old Scotch phrase meaning 'old times' or 'times gone by.' Thus, 'auld' simply IS an old, Scotch pronunciation of 'old.' Try the substitution next time you feel your social calendar needs some ethnic culture:

"How many years auld are you, Susan?"

"Cripes, Jane's husband looks auld enough to be her father!"

"Don't eat that ham in the fridge, it's auld!"

Auld -- a word for all the year round.

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