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Vernicle vs Bernicle - What's the difference?

vernicle | bernicle |

As nouns the difference between vernicle and bernicle

is that vernicle is (obsolete) a veronica (image of jesus) while bernicle is a barnacle goose.

vernicle

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (obsolete) A veronica (image of Jesus).
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    • (Webster 1913)

    bernicle

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A barnacle goose.
  • (historical, chiefly, in the plural) A form of torture in which the legs were crushed between pieces of wood.
    • (Webster 1913)