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yearne

yearne is the obsolete spelling of yarn.

Meaning of yarn

Noun

yarn (countable and uncountable, plural yarns)

  1. (uncountable) A twisted strand of fibre used for knitting or weaving.
  2. Bundles of fibres twisted together, and which in turn are twisted in bundles to form strands, which in their turn are twisted or plaited to form rope.
  3. (countable) A story, a tale, especially one that is incredible.
    • spin a yarn
    Synonyms:
    story, tale

See all 4 meanings of yarn

Questions about yearne

What is yearne the obsolete spelling of?
Yearne is the obsolete spelling of yarn.

Words near yearne in the dictionary

  1. yearlong
  2. yearly
  3. yearman
  4. yearmen
  5. yearn
  6. yearne
  7. yearned
  8. yearnedst
  9. yearner
  10. yearners
  11. yearnest

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