(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:01:55

Bairn (?), n. [Scot. bairn, AS. bearn, fr. beran to bear; akin to Icel., OS., &Goth. barn. See Bear to support.]

A child.

[Scot. & Prov. Eng.]

Has he not well provided for the bairn ! Beau. & Fl.

 

© Webster 1913.

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