Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
harn
verb
/hɑrn/
Definition
A dialectal or archaic form of the word ‘harness’, used mainly in historical contexts.
Examples
- He needed to harn the wild horse before it could be ridden.
- Farmers used to harn their oxen at dawn to start the day’s work.
- In ancient times, people learned how to harn the forces of nature for agriculture.
Meaning
To harn means to harness or bring something under control or to put a harness on an animal.
Synonyms
- harness
- control
- manage
- curb
