- AS. earnian; akin to OHG. arnōn to reap, aran harvest, G. ernte, Goth. asans harvest, asneis hireling, AS. esne; cf. Icel. önn working season, work
- 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).The high repute Which he through hazard huge must earn.
- 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.I earn that [what] I eat.The bread I have earned by the hazard of my life or the sweat of my brow.See Obtain.
