Bawn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɔːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bawn is a noun meaning A cattle-fort; a building used to shelter cattle.
Meaning
A cattle-fort; a building used to shelter cattle.
More Meanings
- A defensive wall built around a tower house. It was once used to protect livestock during an attack.
- Pronunciation spelling of born.
Example Sentences
Bofe de same age, sir—five months. Bawn de fust o' Feb'uary.
Yah! You oughter bin bawn a Christian, you ought. You knaow too mach.
But these round hills and square bawnes, which you see so strongly trenched and throwne up
But ef it has ter be prove' ter folks w'at wa'n't bawn en raise' in dis naberhood, dey is a' easy way ter prove it.
Word Forms
- bawns
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include barn, barth, booly, stall, cowbarn, bail.
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