<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to remove a portion of space between (adjacent letters) in preparation for printing.</li><li>to form or furnish with a kern, as a type or letter.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a part of the face of a type projecting beyond the body or shank, as in certain italic letters.</li></ul>