Churn \Churn\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Churned} (ch[^u]rnd); p. pr.
   & vb. n. {Churning}.] [OE. chernen, AS. cernan; akin to LG.
   karnen, G. kernen, D. karnen, Dan. kierne, Sw. k[aum]rna, and
   also to E. corn, kernel, the meaning coming from the idea of
   extracting the kernel or marrow. See {Kernel}.]
   1. To stir, beat, or agitate, as milk or cream in a churn, in
      order to make butter.
      
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   2. To shake or agitate with violence.
      
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            Churned in his teeth, the foamy venom rose.
                                                  --Addison.
      
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Churning \Churn"ing\, n.
   1. The act of one who churns.
      
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   2. The quantity of butter made at one operation.
      
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