Auld
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /oʊld/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Auld is an adjective meaning (archaic outwith Northern England, Liverpool, Scotland, Ireland) Old.
Meaning
(archaic outwith Northern England, Liverpool, Scotland, Ireland) Old.
Example Sentences
To prepare for the burning bowl, each person writes on slips of paper those negative traits or situations they would like to be rid of in the year to come. Examples might be, […] “Proclivity for attracting Messrs. Wrong”—anything that needs to go in the auld acquaintance category and be never brought to mind.
Word Forms
- aulder
- auldest
- aul
Synonyms for auld
Depending on context, synonyms include aged, eldern, hoary, old.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include old, daniel, biggin, ower, claes, yauld.
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