Meaning of the word bairn in English

What does bairn mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bairn

US /bern/
UK /beən/

Noun

(Scottish and Northern English) a child

Example:
She held her little bairn close to her chest.
The old woman doted on her grandchildren, calling them her precious bairns.