First Known Use: circa 1600
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1darn
verb \ˈdärn\
Definition of DARN
transitive verb
1
: to mend with interlacing stitches
2
: to embroider by filling in with long running or interlacing stitches
intransitive verb
: to do darning
— darn·er noun
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Origin of DARN
perhaps from French dialect darner
2darn
noun
Definition of DARN
: a place that has been darned <a sweater full of darns>
First Known Use of DARN
1720
3darn
adjective or adverb \ˈdärn\
Definition of DARN
: damned
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Variants of DARN
darn also durn \ˈdərn\
Origin of DARN
euphemism
First Known Use: 1781
4darn
verb
Definition of DARN
: damn
— darned \ˈdärn(d)\ also durned \ˈdərn(d)\ adjective or adverb
Variants of DARN
darn also durn
First Known Use of DARN
1781
5darn
noun
DARN[1] Defined for Kids
1darn
verb \ˈdärn\
darneddarn·ing
Definition of DARN for Kids
: to mend by sewing
2darn
interjection
Definition of DARN for Kids
—used to express anger or annoyance
3darn
adjective \ˈdärnd\
Definition of DARN for Kids
1
: very bad <That darned dog!>
2
—used to make a statement more forceful <a darn good meal>
Variants of DARN
darn or darned \ˈdärnd\
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