(1):
(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).
(2):
(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.
(3):
(v. t. & i.) To grieve.
(4):
(v. i.) To curdle, as milk.
(5):
(v. i.) To long; to yearn.
(6):
(n.) See Ern, n.