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Years ago, not last year, as you would assume from the meaning of 'yesterday'. it's much more general. Middle English, not really in use nowadays.
I think back to my golden memories of yesteryear...
by emma December 20, 2004
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(noun) A successful type of theft which results in an acceptable, impressive and rewarding payday for the protagonist.
Last night, hit a good lick. I brought home three figures easy for about two hours worth of my time. Not too bad I don't think.
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A word meaning last year.
Yester can also be put in front of other words.
Ex. Yesteryear
Yestermonth
Yesterday
Yestertime
Yesterhour
etc.
Remember yesteryear, when we burned the inside of that garbage can?
by blackblondie13 October 11, 2005
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When referring to a day from 1 year to 4 years ago; but not any specific day at all. Commonly used during 4am conversations with a 4 year old, asking you if you remember something you weren't around for.
'Eden? Do you remember yesteryear... when Booty stole my purple spider?'
'No, Beans. I don't think I was there for that.'
by edeninoctober June 26, 2021
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