noun
- A term of endearment used in Irish English, meaning 'my dear' or 'my darling'; derived from Irish 'mo bhachairín'.
Usage: informal; chiefly Irish English; often used affectionately in speech
Examples
- Come here, mavournin, and tell me what's troubling you.
- She called her grandson mavournin with a warm smile.
- The old woman greeted every visitor as mavournin.
- He spoke to his wife tenderly, calling her mavournin.
- In Irish tradition, mavournin is a beloved form of address.