Earn

See Ern, n.

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).

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.

To grieve.

To long; to yearn.

To curdle, as milk.