Bairn and Hoyden

Bairn

Bairn noun - A young person who is between infancy and adulthood.
Usage example: at the Scottish festival there were traditional contests of strength and endurance, Celtic fiddlers, and groups of bairns performing Highland flings

Hoyden and bairn are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hoyden" instead a noun "Bairn".

Hoyden

Hoyden noun - A girl who behaves in a boyish manner.
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Bairn and hoyden are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bairn" instead a noun "Hoyden".
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