For daily wit & wisdom, sign up for the Almanac newsletter. Email Address Of The Day Category Question What does auld lang syne mean? Answer It means old (auld) long (lang) since (syne), or old long ago. It’s part of the Scottish and northern English dialects and comes from Old English. 📣The Gardening Club Just Got Better! 3 Deliveries, 10% Store Discount, and more!Learn More Share