I. noun
or kerne ˈkərn, ˈkern
Etymology: Middle English kerne, from Middle Irish cethern band of soldiers
Date: 15th century
1. : a light-armed foot soldier of medieval Ireland or Scotland
2. : yokel
II. ˈkərn noun
Etymology: French carne corner, from French dialect, from Latin cardin-, cardo hinge
Date: 1683
: a part of a typeset letter that projects beyond its side bearings