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kermes oak
kermis
Kermode bear
kern (1)
kern (2)
kerne
kernel
kernel spots
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kernmantel rope
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kerning
kern·ing [ kúrning ]


noun 
Definition:
 
adjustment of space between letters: the addition or removal of space between individual characters in a piece of typeset text to improve its appearance or alter its fit
[Late 17th century. <kern1]
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