n. - See Ern, n.
v. t. - To merit or deserve, as by labor or service; to do that which entitles one to (a reward, whether the reward is received or not).
v. t. - 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.
v. t. & i. - To grieve.
v. i. - To long; to yearn.
v. i. - To curdle, as milk.