Ern
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɜːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ern is a noun meaning (UK dialectal) To run; flow.
Meaning
(UK dialectal) To run; flow.
More Meanings
- (UK dialectal, Scotland) To (cause to) coagulate; curdle (milk) by adding rennet and applying heat.
- (intransitive, obsolete) To stir with strong emotion; grieve; mourn.
- (UK dialectal, Scotland) To pain; torture.
- (UK dialectal, Scotland) (of the eyes) To cause to water; smart.
- Alternative spelling of erne.
Word Forms
- erns
- erning
- erned
Synonyms for ern
Depending on context, synonyms include erne.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include erne, course, over, run through, ettle, gang.
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