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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Long-syne, anglicized var.of Lang-syne, long since. — ?1661-5 M. Bruce Soul-Confirm. 19.
I came to a good house long syne Id. Rattling Dry Bones 5.
I am ov'rwarred long syne — 1666 Argyll-Lauderdale Lett. 37.
Deare lord father, farewell for old long syne
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