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The correct spelling is kerne. Any part of a letter which extends into the space used by another letter.

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  1. 1.Any part of a letter which extends into the space used by another letter.
  2. 2.A light-armed foot soldier of the ancient militia of Ireland and Scotland; in archaic contexts often used as a term of contempt.
  3. 3.A boor; a low person.
  4. 4.An idler; a vagabond.

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