KERN
Kern, n. Etym: [AS. cweorn, cwyrn. See Quern. ]
Defn: A hand mill. See Quern. Johnson.
KERN
Kern, v. i. Etym: [Cf. G. kern kernel, grain; akin to E. corn. See
Corn, Kernel. ]
1. To harden, as corn in ripening. [Obs.] Carew.
2. To take the form of kernels; to granulate. [Obs.] It is observed that rain makes the salt kern. Dampier.
KERN BABY
Kern baby.
Defn: A doll or image decorated with corn (grain) flowers, etc., carried in the festivals of a kern, or harvest-home. Called also harvest queen.
KERNED
Kerned, a. (Print.)
Defn: Having part of the face projecting beyond the body or shank; — said of type. "In Roman, f and j are the only kerned letters." MacKellar.
KERNEL Ker"nel, n. Etym: [OE. kernel, kirnel, curnel, AS.cyrnel, fr. corn grain. See Corn, and cf. Kern to harden.]