"Ern" meaning in English

See Ern in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Shortening. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ern
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Ernest. Categories (topical): English diminutives of male given names, English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Ern-en-name-oT6fdsAj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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