bairn

noun

ˈbern How to pronounce bairn (audio)
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chiefly Scottish
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a young person who is between infancy and adulthood at the Scottish festival there were traditional contests of strength and endurance, Celtic fiddlers, and groups of bairns performing Highland flings

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Recent Examples of bairn The Wallace also has a children’s menu and wee bathrobes for the bairns in the marble guest bathrooms. — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024 Later, Marsali once again fails to read the room and talks to Ian about all of her bairns and the joys of a big family. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2020
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  1. kid
  2. child
  3. cub
Noun
  • One was a short, funny, wiry kid named Ernie, who had grand theft auto on his résumé.
    — Graydon Carter, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • There’s also a location in Houston and a fully shoppable website that stocks women’s, men’s, and kid’s boots ($275), as well as a concierge service to customize any pair.
    — Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of kid
Noun
  • Some have children at home and the income from low-wage jobs doesn’t cover the cost of childcare.
    — Peter Ubel, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Although long-term use may be safe for many, concerns exist about its potential effects on puberty in children and adolescents.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of child
Noun
  • First, cubs emerged earlier than the scientists expected, based on previous records.
    — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Three cubs born of one female is exciting news for the park, which was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2021.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
Definition of cub

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