bairn

Meanings

• Noun

  A young child or infant in Scottish English.

  - "The bairn is sleeping peacefully in its cradle."
  - "Mother is taking good care of her new bairn."

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Variants

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bairn , bairns

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Etymology

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The word 'bairn' originated from Old Northern English 'barn' meaning 'son' or 'child'. In Scottish English, it is used to refer to a young child or infant.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bairn' is not commonly used in other English-speaking regions except Scotland.

2. In older Scottish texts, 'bairn' was also used to refer to a male servant or apprentice.

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Related Concepts

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1. Infant: A very young child, not yet old enough to walk or talk properly. 'Bairn' is a term used specifically for young children in Scottish English.

2. Child: A young person, usually below the age of adolescence. 'Bairn' is a specific term for young children in Scottish English.

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Culture

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In Scottish literature and folklore, 'bairn' holds a significant place. It is often used in traditional Scottish ballads and poems to depict the innocence and vulnerability of childhood.

How to Memorize "bairn"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, innocent child or infant. Visualize a Scottish setting with a mother cradling her newborn bairn.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bairn' with the image of a young, vulnerable child. Remember that it is a term used specifically in Scottish English.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B-A-I-R-N': Baby Always In Resting Nest.

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