English dictionary
Kern
/k/[@]/rn/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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United States composer of musical comedies (1885-1945)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the part of a metal typeface that projects beyond its body
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A light-armed foot soldier of the ancient militia of Ireland and Scotland; -- distinguished from <i>gallowglass</i>, and often used as a term of contempt.
Source: webster1913
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A part of the face of a type which projects beyond the body, or shank.
Source: webster1913
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A churn.
Source: webster1913
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A hand mill. See <u>Quern</u>.
Source: webster1913
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Kernel; corn; grain.
Source: webster1913
verb
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furnish with a kern
Source: WordNet 3.0
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remove a portion of space between (adjacent letters)
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To form with a kern. See 2d <u>Kern</u>.
Source: webster1913
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To harden, as corn in ripening.
Source: webster1913