What does BAIRN mean?

Heres the result: Definition of Bairn

Bairn is a noun that refers to a child, especially one who is young or small.

Pronunciations of Bairn

US: /bɛrn/

UK: /bɛːn/

Origin and Usage of Bairn

Bairn comes from the Old English word beorn, meaning "child." It is commonly used in Scottish and Northern English dialects. It is also used in some parts of the United States, particularly in areas with a strong Scottish or Irish heritage.

Synonyms of Bairn

Child, kid, youngster, tot, tyke, little one, nipper, sprog, ankle-biter.

Related Words to Bairn

Brine, brain, briny, barns, brawn, brown, bring, bison, basin, begun.

Example Sentences using Bairn

• She had a bairn on her lap, cooing and gurgling happily.
• The bairn was crying and wouldn stop until she gave him some milk.
• He was a mischievous bairn, always getting into trouble.
• She was pregnant with her second bairn.
• The bairn was too small to reach the top shelf.