ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (chiefly poetic, dialectal, sciences) An eagle.
  2. (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

Synonyms for erne

Depending on context, synonyms include ern.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ern, eagle, seahawk, baldie.

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