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Vern

American  
[vurn] / vɜrn /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Vernon.


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A string of coaches - Matt Williams and Frank Hadden, Andy Robinson, Scott Johnson and Vern Cotter - counted in and counted out again.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

"The Brumbies are well-organised and have started their season well. They will be tough competitors, particularly at home, but we are up for the challenge," said coach Vern Cotter.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Local political blogger Vern Nelson tickled out on his electric keyboard the Mexican children’s tune “El Ratón Vaquero” as adults and teens alike sang and clapped along.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025

In fact, not since that infamous 2017 game have Scotland - then managed by Vern Cotter - got one over on their Celtic cousins.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025

“Sookie is a fisherman,” I told Vern, pointing at Sookie.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen