Erne
[ә:n]
Definition
(n.) A sea eagle, esp. the European white-tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla).
Editor: Sharon
Definition
n. the eagle.
v.i. obsolete form of earn to yearn.
Typist: Melba
Examples
- He talked of Geneva, which I should soon visit--of Elizabeth, and Ernest; but these words only drew deep groans from me. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Ernest Defarge, wine-vendor of St. Antoine. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- But it is wrongfully; every one knows that; no one believes it, surely, Ernest? Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Ernest was six years younger than myself, and was my principal pupil. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- My uncle and I conversed a long time last night about what profession Ernest should follow. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Ernest began to weep as he said these words. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- It was already dusk before we thought of returning; and then we discovered that William and Ernest, who had gone on before, were not to be found. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- While I was thus engaged, Ernest entered: he had heard me arrive, and hastened to welcome me. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- I stretched out my hand to him, and cried-- Are you then safe--and Elizabeth--and Ernest? Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- My father and Ernest yet lived; but the former sunk under the tidings that I bore. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- I am Ernest Defarge. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
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