bawn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cattle-fort; a building used to shelter cattle.
  2. A defensive wall built around a tower house. It was once used to protect livestock during an attack.
verb
  1. Pronunciation spelling of born.

Pronunciation

/bɔːn/

Word forms

bawn bawns

Etymology

From Irish bán, alternative form of bábhún (“walled enclosure”).

Derived words

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