noun
- plural of kern: the part of a printed letter that extends beyond its body
- plural of kern: lightly armed foot soldiers in medieval Ireland
Usage: typography
Usage: historical
verb
- third person singular present of kern: to adjust the spacing between letters in typography
Usage: typography
Examples
- The designer adjusted the kerns to improve the text’s readability.
- Some letters have kerns that overlap with adjacent characters.
- The medieval Irish kerns were known for their mobility in battle.
- Historical accounts describe kerns as swift warriors.
- The software automatically kerns the text for better appearance.
- She kerns each headline manually for perfect spacing.