(n): someone who composes music as a profession
(n): the part of a metal typeface that projects beyond its body
(n): a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper
(v): furnish with a kern
(v): give something useful or necessary to
(v): remove a portion of space between (adjacent letters)
(v): dispose of
I love typography. I'm always amazed at how deep a subject it is, and how fascinating a background it has.
Wow, fascinating discussion. I'll never think of kerning quite the same way again.
"Regarding analogous kerning-esque activities, is it accurate to say you’re looking for examples of people moving things around with the aim of modulating space? Depending on how broad you want to take it, landscapers, plastic surgeons, and all manner of artists do this as a matter of routine. But then you could also say a pugilist kerns his/her fist to an opponent’s face.
- from an online discussion on the origin and implications of the word "kern"
Enter Magee Mor Matthew, a rugged rough rugheaded kern, in strossers with a buttoned codpiece, his nether stocks bemired with clauber of ten forests, a wand of wilding in his hand.
Joyce, Ulysses, 9