bairntime

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Scots

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Etymology 1

From Middle English barntem, from Old English bearntēam. Influenced by time.

Noun

bairntime (plural bairntimes)

  1. offspring; descendants

Etymology 2

From Modern Scots bairntime (offspring). Influenced by time.

Noun

bairntime (plural bairntimes)

  1. The part of a woman's life during which she bears children.
  2. childhood

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