Kern, n. [See Churn. ] A churn. [Prov. Eng.]

Kern, n. [AS. cweorn, cwyrn. See Quern. ] A hand mill. See Quern.

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Kern, v. i. [Cf. G. kern kernel, grain; akin to E. corn. See Corn,

Kernel. ] 1. To harden, as corn in ripening. [Obs.] Carew.