According to the webster dictionary, Main Entry: 1earn Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English ernen, from Old English earnian; akin to Old High German arnOn to reap, Czech jesen autumn 1 a : to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered b : to bring in by way of return 2 a : to come to be duly worthy of or entitled or suited to b : to make worthy of or obtain for - earn·er noun So, technically King must be a real hardworker even if the figures posted were true. Peace, --BV