Erne
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɜːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Erne is a noun meaning A sea eagle (Haliaeetus), especially the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla).
Meaning
A sea eagle (Haliaeetus), especially the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla).
More Meanings
- (chiefly poetic, dialectal, sciences) An eagle.
- (obsolete) To long; to yearn.
Example Sentences
the bald erne
Ahoi! come kite! Ahoi! come erne from off the fen!
[T]his is an in-depth study of the Erne (to use the old Anglo-Saxon name for this eagle).
Word Forms
- ernes
- ern
Synonyms for erne
Depending on context, synonyms include ern.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ern, eagle, seahawk, baldie.
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