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This map shows the distribution of words for child in the dt. and cs. (the way in which the (c)wl. was collected means that pronunciations of the word 'child' could be given even when it was not the usual word for this meaning).
● = child, ● = bairn, ■ = bairnie, ● = wean, ● = young 'un, ■ = little 'un
dt.
- 3.
cs. - 10.
cs. - 10.
Notes.