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bairn

noun \ˈbern\

Definition of BAIRN

chiefly Scottish
:  child
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Origin of BAIRN

Middle English bern, barn, from Old English bearn & Old Norse barn; akin to Old High German barn child
First Known Use: before 12th century

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Synonyms
child [chiefly Scottish], bambino, bud, chap [Southern & Midland], chick, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie (also kiddy), kiddo, moppet, sprat, sprout, squirt, whelp, youngling, youngster, youth
Antonyms
adult, grown-up

Rhymes with BAIRN

Bern, cairn, Nairn

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. bairn
  2. bairn's part
  3. knave bairn
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