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Quotation dates: 1746
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BERN, n. A less common spelling of Bairn, q.v. [bɛrn]Sc. 1746 John Mackenzie of Meddat in Earls of Cromartie (ed. Fraser 1876) II. 219:
Lady Jean was dull for some days after Mr George went south, but she was brought over here in the day time, and the berns deverted her.
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