Pronunciation: /bɛrn/
noun a Scottish or Northern English dialect word for a child
A1 The bairn played with their toys in the living room.
A2 The bairn's laughter filled the house with joy.
B1 The bairn's parents enrolled them in a local nursery school.
B2 The bairn's curiosity led them to explore the world around them.
C1 The bairn's academic achievements were recognized with a scholarship.
C2 The bairn's artistic talents were showcased in a prestigious gallery.
formal The bairn was born healthy and strong.
informal I can't wait to meet your new bairn!
slang The wee bairn is so cute!
figurative The project was like a bairn, requiring constant care and attention.
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