yern Meaning, Definition & Usage

Yern intransitive verb

Definitions

1. See 3d Yearn. Obs.

Yern adjective

Etymology

OE. ýern, ýeorne, AS. georn desirous, eager. See Yearn to long.

Definitions

1. Eager; brisk; quick; active. Obs. "Her song . . . loud and yern." Chaucer.