Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bairn
noun
/bɛrn/
Definition
A child or baby.
Examples
- She was a happy bairn playing in the garden.
- The bairns were excited about the upcoming holiday.
- It’s common for parents to refer to their little ones as bairns.
Meaning
The term ‘bairn’ is often used in Scotland and Northern England to refer affectionately to a young child.
Synonyms
- child
- baby
- little one
- infant
