Bairn is a Northern English, Scottish English and Scots term for a child.
While bairn is traditionally associated with dialects of the north and east of Scotland, wean is more often found in the south and west, and both terms occasionally appear in northern English dialects, reminding us of the fluidity of linguistic 'boundaries'.
Wean or wain? This question has divided Glaswegians for years. The word, meaning a young child or toddler, has been used for generations by people in Glasgow and further afield, but with differing views on how it should be spelt written down.
Meaning: Baby, Small child. Example: 'Aw, look et the bonnie wee bairn'
laddie - A boy or young man (Aye, laddie!)
“Aye” means “yes”, “wee” means “little or small” and “nae” means “no”.
The first son is named after the father's father; The second son is named after the mother's father; The third son is named after the father. The third daughter is named after the mother.
Babe is simply a shortening of baby and is heard far more commonly in Britain today.
bree (plural brees) (obsolete or dialectal, Scotland) The eyelid. (obsolete or dialectal, Scotland) The eyebrow. (Scotland) The brow; forehead.
clann (children) lught thie (family/household)
Up the kyte is an informal term for pregnant. Another apt figurative use comes from James Robertson's The Fanatic (2000): “I mind thinkin ye couldna get closer tae hell than a passage in the kyte o a plantation ship”. Scots Word of the Week is written by Chris Robinson of Scottish Language Dictionaries.
: attractive, fair. also : fine, excellent.
A lass is a girl. Your Scottish folk dance teacher might announce, "Lads line up on that side, lasses on this side!"
infant , newborn, newborn baby, child , toddler , babe in arms, neonate, young one, little one, cherub, babe (informal), brat (informal), tot (informal), little angel (informal), little monster (informal), kiddie (informal), kid (slang), littl'un (slang), rugrat (slang), sprog (UK, slang), bundle of joy, another mouth ...
What does bebe mean? Bebe is an alternate spelling and pronunciation of baby, usually used playfully or affectionately.
Meaning: Cutie has a more general usage, referring to people in your social circle that you find physically appealing or adorable. Example Sentence: Reya is such a cutie with her new hairstyle.
Forget Mum or Mom, in northern England they usually like calling their mothers Mam. The pronunciation, of course, will vary for Mam whether you're a Northumbrian or Geordie. This term of endearment for mother is also very common in Scotland and Northern Ireland. In Ireland Ma is also frequently used instead of Mam.
What is the oldest clan in Scotland? Clan Donnachaidh, also known as Clan Robertson, is one of the oldest clans in Scotland with an ancestry dating back to the Royal House of Atholl. Members of this House held the Scottish throne during the 11th and 12th centuries.
luve: love. The Scottish Word: luve with its definition and its meaning illustrated and captioned with the word used in context in the Scots language and in English.
Smourich – A kiss!
Cludgie. Another rather vulgar term for toilet is 'cludgie'. It refers to an outside toilet and is predominantly used in Scotland.
Bonnie – Good
This cheerful Scottish word means 'beautiful' – an indispensable phrase for those exploring the beautiful landscapes of Scotland.