kerning

cardo (Latin)

(astronomy) a pole. (by extension) a tenon, mortice, or socket. (figuratively) turning point, critical moment or action. Hinge (of a door or gate), usually a pivot and socket in Roman times.

carne (French)

The tubular part of a pen. Angle, corner (projecting) (informal) meat (usually of bad quality). Nag (old useless horse).

kerning (English)

(typography) The horizontal space between selected pairs of glyphs in a typeface.