Definition of Kern

  • (n.) A light-armed foot soldier of the ancient militia of Ireland and Scotland; -- distinguished from gallowglass, and often used as a term of contempt.
  • (n.) Any kind of boor or low-lived person.
  • (n.) An idler; a vagabond.
  • (n.) A part of the face of a type which projects beyond the body, or shank.
  • (v. t.) To form with a kern. See 2d Kern.
  • (n.) A churn.
  • (n.) A hand mill. See Quern.
  • (v. i.) To harden, as corn in ripening.
  • (v. i.) To take the form of kernels; to granulate.

Antonyms of Kern


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Homophones of Kern