Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAIRNBUND, BERNBUND, adj. (See quots.) [′bɛrn-, ′bern′bʌnd]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Bernbund, of a woman; hindered by having a child to take care of.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Bairnbund, confined to the house on account of having to attend to a child.
