Meaning Of Kern

n.

A light-armed foot soldier of the ancient militia of Ireland and Scotland; -- distinguished from gallowglass, and often used as a term of contempt.
n.

Any kind of boor or low-lived person.
n.

An idler; a vagabond.
n.

A part of the face of a type which projects beyond the body, or shank.
v. t.

To form with a kern. See 2d Kern.
n.

A churn.
n.

A hand mill. See Quern.
v. i.

To harden, as corn in ripening.
v. i.

To take the form of kernels; to granulate.