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
DARNED 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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