Etymology:
Meaning and Origin:
The word "erne" originally referred to a type of large eagle or bird of prey. In Old English, it was used as both a noun and a verb, with the verb meaning "to earn" or "to acquire through effort." This verb sense is related to the eagle's hunting prowess, as it earns its food through its skills.
Over time, the word "earn" became more frequently used as a verb, while "erne" as a noun fell out of common usage. The verb "earn" retained the sense of acquiring something through effort and came to be applied to a wide range of contexts, including the earning of wages or rewards.
In modern English, "erne" is still occasionally used as a poetic or literary term for an eagle, but its primary meaning is as a verb related to financial or material gain.
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