English Explanatory Dictionary

byre

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A barn, especially one used for keeping cattle in.

Pronunciation

/ˈbaɪə/ /ˈbaɪɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-byre.wav

Word forms

byre byres

Etymology

From Middle English bire, bier, byr, from Old English bȳre.

Synonyms

cowbarn cowhouse

Derived words

byre-dwelling
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