Herne

See also: herne

English

Etymology 1

Of unknown origin. Suggested by R. Lowe Thompson to derive from Proto-Indo-European *ḱer- (horn), which would mean it is related to English horn. Others have suggested that it comes from Old English Herian, literally "warrior-leader", which is a name for Woden. Another theory is that it derives from the surname Horne.

Proper noun

Herne

  1. Herne the Hunter, an English mythological figure; an antlered ghost associated with Windsor Forest and Great Park in the English county of Berkshire.

Etymology 2

From Old English hyrne (corner).

Proper noun

Herne

  1. A village in Kent, England.

Derived terms

Etymology 3

German Herne

Proper noun

Herne

  1. A city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Anagrams


German

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Herne ? (genitive Herne)

  1. Herne (city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
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