Earn


(n.) See Ern, n.


(v. t.) To merit or deserve, as by labor or service; to do that which entitles one to (a reward, whether the reward is received or not).


(v. t.) To acquire by labor, service, or performance; to deserve and receive as compensation or wages; as, to earn a good living; to earn honors or laurels.


(v. t. & i.) To grieve.


(v. i.) To long; to yearn.


(v. i.) To curdle, as milk.



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Bearn   Book-learned   Clearness   Dearn   Dearness   Earn   Earned   Earnest   Earnestful   Earnestly