Definitions

1. noun

a Scots term for something or someone that is unrefined or lacking in sophistication; a rustic or country person.

“The bairnish folk from the countryside had a hard time adjusting to city life.”

2. adjective

of or relating to a bairn; rustic, unrefined, or lacking in sophistication.

“The bairnish style of the old cottage was charming in its own way.”