hern

¹

[ hurn ]

noun

, Dialect.

1. heron.

hern

²

or her'n

[ hurn, hur-uhn ]

pronoun

, Nonstandard.

1. hers ( def 2 ).

hern

/ hɜːn /

noun

1. an archaic or dialect word for heron

Word History and Origins

Origin of hern¹

Middle English hiren; by association with my, mine, thy, thine, etc.

Example Sentences

Dr. Warren Hern, who specializes in fetal anomaly abortions and director of the Boulder Abortion Clinic, is one of the few providers to provide abortion care later in pregnancy.

From Salon

When Salon spoke to Dr. Hern over a video call, he mentioned that he was sitting behind bulletproof glass.

From Salon

Dr Warren Hern talk on the phone in his clinic on January 31, 2022 in Boulder, Colorado.

From Salon

Dr. Warren Hern, who specializes in fetal anomaly abortions in Colorado, said he has been seeing patients for over 40 years.

From Salon

Despite so-called exceptions for life-of-the-mother or fetal anomalies, Hern said he sees patients from these states, too.

From Salon