CHURN (2)

churn (2). Churn, n. a kind of vessel to churn cream in

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Churn, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Churned (chûrnd); p. pr. & vb. n. Churning.] [[OE. chernen, AS. cernan; akin to LG. karnen, G. kernen, D. karnen, Dan. kierne, Sw. kärna, and also to E. corn, kernel, the meaning coming from the idea of extracting the kernel or marrow. See Kernel.]] 1. 1. To stir, beat, or agitate, as milk or cream in a churn, in order to make butter.
2. 2. To shake or agitate with violence.
Churned in his teeth, the foamy venom rose. Addison.