Glossary

Glossary

truce (n) - an agreement to stop fighting or arguing for a period of time

dugout (n) - a trench that is dug and roofed over as a shelter for troops

carols (n) - a religious folk song or popular hymn, particularly one associated with Christmas.

trenches (n) - a long, narrow ditch

maim (v) - injure or wound seriously and leave permanent damage to body or parts

splatter (n) - a small quantity of something moist or liquid

slog (v) - work hard over a period of time

muck (n) - dirt, rubbish, or waste matter.

stumble (v) - trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall

bewilderment (n) - a feeling of being perplexed and confused.

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“Aung Lang Syne” is a Scots poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song. In many English-speaking nations, it is traditionally sung during the New Year’s Eve. The song’s title may be loosely translated as “for the old times” or “long long ago”.