bairns

noun

plural of bairn, chiefly Scottish
as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood at the Scottish festival there were traditional contests of strength and endurance, Celtic fiddlers, and groups of bairns performing Highland flings

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  1. kids
  2. children
Noun
  • Families can also participate in daily arts and crafts sessions, with materials provided on request and staff on hand to help kids create their own souvenirs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.
    — Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • More than eleven million children are projected to need humanitarian assistance this year, according to UNICEF, but nearly 600 health facilities have closed because of the cuts.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Family and religion Sabio and his wife, Abigail, have five children.
    — Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of children
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