kermes (2), kermesite

[Named by Simon, a Car thus i an monk, in 1714. Etym. doubtful.] Min .: An oxysulphide of antimony. Crystallization monoclinic; color cherry-red, deepening on exposure; luster adamantine, streak brownish-red. Is found in radiating groups of acicular crystals, or as capillary tufts a ociated with stibnite (q. v.). The original mineral was an artificial preparation, and was used medicinally. ker-mě-site, s. [KERMES (2), s.] *kern (1), *kerne, *kearne, s. [Irish cearn =a man.] 1. A light-armed Irish foot-soldier, as dist in guished from the gallowgla , or heavy-armed soldier. 2. A boor, a country lout, a churl. "They han fat kernes , and leany knaues, Their fasting flocks to keepe. Spenser: Shepherd's Calendar; July. 3. An idler, a vagabond. ( Wharton.) kern (2), s. [KIRN.]