n.(Zool.) See Ern, n.
- vb. To merit or deserve, as by labor or service; to do that which entitles one to. 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. Earned run (Baseball), a run which is made without the assistance of errors on the opposing side.
Syn. - See Obtain. To grieve.
- vb. To long; to yearn.
- vb. To curdle, as milk.