General
wain
What does wain mean?
A child or young person. Common in the north of Ireland and Ulster Scots areas.
"The wains are all in bed now."
Origin
From Scots 'wean' (contraction of 'wee ane', little one), widespread in Ulster.
Frequently asked questions
What does wain mean?
It means a child or young person, used chiefly in Ulster and the north of Ireland.
Where does wain come from?
From the Scots 'wean', a contraction of 'wee ane' meaning 'little one', which spread through Ulster.
How do you use wain?
Refer to children, e.g. 'The wains are all in bed now.'
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