The type of acquaintance not to be forgotten on New Year's eve? (4)

I believe the answer is:

auld

(Other definitions for auld that I've seen before include "Scots for old" , "Old (lang syne)" , "Venerable Scots" , "& 11 Edinburgh" , "8" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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