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Yrn vs Ern - What's the difference?

yrn | ern |

Yrn is likely misspelled.


Yrn has no English definition.

As a noun ern is

an alternative spelling of lang=en.

As a verb ern is

to run; flow.

yrn

English

===(en)=== (en-abbr)
  • (knitting) yarn round needle
  • * 1986 , Frances Kennett, Dorothea Hall, The gentle arts (page 84)
    • Yfwd, K2 tog, yrn' twice, K1 tbl, K2, K1 tbl, ' yrn twice,

    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.
    • Related terms
    * erme

    Anagrams

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