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yearn

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  1. long                  
 
yearn \'y*rn\ vi [ME yernen, fr. OE giernan; akin to OHG gero-n to 
   desire,]L hortari to urge, encourage, Gk chairein to rejoice 1: to feel a 
   longing or craving  2: to feel tenderness or compassion  - yearn.er n