bygones en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbaɪˌɡɑnz/ (US)
Etymology
Plural of bygone (noun).
Meanings
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(plural, plural-normally) Things that happened in the past.
[…] if you spare me, bygones are bygones, and when you fellows are in court for piracy, I'll save you all I can.
1881–1882, Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island, London; Paris: Cassell & Company, published 14 November 1883, →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bygone | Number=Sing | lexicographic |