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
Preteen
Preteen noun - A preadolescent boy or girl (usually between 9 and 12 years of age).
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