kerne- root words — words with the kerne- root

The root kerne- comes from Irish ceithern, meaning band of foot-soldiers. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including kerne. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the kerne- root

Explore words with kerne- — words containing the kerne- root and sharing its sense of "band of foot-soldiers". Examples include kerne. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does kerne- mean?

The kerne- root means band of foot-soldiers, from Irish ceithern. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.