auld

Meanings

• adjective

  old, ancient

  - "The auld oak tree in the park is over 500 years old."
  - "My auld grandmother tells stories of her childhood."

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Synonyms

aged , eldern , hoary

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with auld
cold , mold , bold

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Variants

List of all variants of auld that leads to same result
auld , aulder , auldest , auld lang syne , auld lang synes

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Etymology

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The word 'auld' comes from the Old English word 'eald' which means 'old' or 'ancient'.

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Trivia

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1. The Scottish Gaelic word for 'grandfather' is 'Auld Mhan', which literally means 'old man'.

2. The term 'auld lang syne' is a famous Scottish song that translates to 'for the long time' and is sung at New Year's celebrations around the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. ancestry: The study of one's family history and lineage is related to the concept of 'auld' as it involves exploring the past and understanding the origins of one's heritage.

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Culture

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In Scottish Gaelic culture, 'auld' is used to describe someone who is old and respected, often with a sense of nostalgia and reverence.

How to Memorize "auld"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an old tree or an ancient ruin to help remember the meaning of 'auld'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'auld' with the idea of something that has been around for a long time and is full of history and experience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'old' to help remember the meaning: 'Owls Live Deeply'.

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