English Explanatory Dictionary

ern

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of erne.
verb
  1. To run; flow.
  2. To (cause to) coagulate; curdle (milk) by adding rennet and applying heat.
verb
  1. To stir with strong emotion; grieve; mourn.
  2. To pain; torture.
  3. (of the eyes) To cause to water; smart.
name
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Ernest.

Pronunciation

/ɜːn/ ûrn /ɝn/

Word forms

ern erns erning erned earn

Etymology

Alteration of erne.

Related words

erme
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