Bairnly

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Bairnlike; childish. Scotland, rare
"Woman thour't but a bairnlie playke, / Wi' nought but beauty's blossom; / But, thour't a flow'r of heavenly pow'r, / Wi' pity in thy bosom:"

Synonyms

childish infantile puerile

Example

"Woman thour't but a bairnlie playke, / Wi' nought but beauty's blossom; / But, thour't a flow'r of heavenly pow'r, / Wi' pity in thy bosom:"

Etymology

From bairn + -ly.

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