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Added 9 October 2026

ern

/ɜːn/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about ern at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Alternative spelling of erne.

verb

To run; flow.
To (cause to) coagulate; curdle (milk) by adding rennet and applying heat.

verb

To stir with strong emotion; grieve; mourn.
To pain; torture.
To cause to water; smart.

Origin

Alteration of erne.

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