Definition of Corn. Meaning of Corn. Synonyms of Corn
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Definition of Corn
Corn Corn Corn (k[^o]rn), n. [L. cornu horn: cf. F. corne horn,
hornlike excrescence. See Horn.]
A thickening of the epidermis at some point, esp. on the
toes, by friction or pressure. It is usually painful and
troublesome.
Welcome, gentlemen! Ladies that have their toes
Unplagued with corns, will have a bout with you.
--Shak.
Note: The substance of a corn usually resembles horn, but
where moisture is present, as between the toes, it is
white and sodden, and is called a soft corn.
Corn Corn Corn, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Corned (k?rnd); p. pr. & vb.
n. Corning.]
1. To preserve and season with salt in grains; to sprinkle
with salt; to cure by salting; now, specifically, to salt
slightly in brine or otherwise; as, to corn beef; to corn
a tongue.
2. To form into small grains; to granulate; as, to corn
gunpowder.
3. To feed with corn or (in Sctland) oats; as, to corn
horses. --Jamieson.
4. To render intoxicated; as, ale strong enough to corn one.
[Colloq.]
Corning house, a house or place where powder is corned or
granulated.
