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ern | nrn |

As a noun ern

is an alternative spelling of lang=en.

As a verb ern

is to run; flow.

As an adverb nrn is

abbreviation of lang=en.

ern

English

Etymology 1

Alteration of (erne)

Noun

(en noun)
  • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) ernen, from (etyl) irnan, . More at (l).

    Alternative forms

    * (l) (Scotland)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To run; flow.
  • To (cause to) coagulate; curdle (milk) by adding rennet and applying heat.
  • Etymology 3

    Of obscure origin. Perhaps an alteration of erme, from (etyl) ermen, from (etyl) yrman, ierman. Compare also Old Scots urn, uren. More at (l).

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (obsolete) To stir with strong emotion; grieve; mourn.
  • To pain; torture.
  • (of the eyes) To cause to water; smart.
  • Anagrams

    * * ----

    nrn

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (Internet slang)