Sc. and n. dial. [f. YEARN v.2 + -ING1.] Rennet. Also attrib.

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1371–3.  Durham Acc. Rolls (Surtees), 577. Pro yernyng et Chesecloutes emp. pro vaccaria.

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1581–2.  Inv., in Best, Farm. Bks. (Surtees), 172. Yerens [? yernens], oitemeell, and onions 13s. 4d.

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1753.  Chambers’ Cycl., Suppl. App., Earning, or Yearning, a name used in several parts of the kingdom for rennet.

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1788.  W. Marshall, E. Yorksh., Gloss. (E.D.S.), Cheslip-skin, the calf’s bag, used in making yerning.

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c. 1820.  [see EARNING vbl. sb.3 2].

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1825.  Brockett, N. C. Gloss., s.v. A plant used in North Tindale to curdle milk for cheese is called yerning grass.

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1825.  Jamieson, s.v., The yirnin is the maw or stomach of the calf.

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