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The Forgotten Word: Uncovering the History of "Byre"

A byre is an old word for a cowshed or a place where cows are kept. It is derived from the Old Norse word "bryr", which means "cowhouse" or "cattle shed". In some parts of Scotland, the word "byre" is still used to refer to a cowshed or a barn where cattle are kept.

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