auld

[ɔːld]

auld Definition

an archaic spelling of 'old'.

Using auld: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "auld" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He spoke in auld Scots.

  • Example

    The auld manor house was in disrepair.

  • Example

    She sang an auld folk song.

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Summary: auld in Brief

'Auld' [ɔːld] is an archaic spelling of 'old'. It is often used in Scottish dialects and literature to denote age or antiquity, as in 'He spoke in auld Scots.' 'Auld' can also be used to describe old buildings or traditions, as in 'The auld manor house was in disrepair.'