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Definition of Darn

1. Verb. Repair by sewing. "Darn socks"

2. Noun. Something of little value. "Not worth shucks"

3. Noun. Sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment). "Her stockings had several mends"

Definition of Darn

1. v. t. To mend as a rent or hole, with interlacing stitches of yarn or thread by means of a needle; to sew together with yarn or thread.

2. n. A place mended by darning.

3. v. t. A colloquial euphemism for Damn.

Definition of Darn

1. Adjective. (euphemistic) Damn. ¹

2. Adverb. (context: degree euphemistic) Damned. ¹

3. Interjection. (euphemistic) Damn. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) Euphemism of damn. ¹

5. Verb. (transitive sewing) To repair by stitching with thread or yarn, particularly by using a needle to construct a weave across a damaged area of fabric. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Darn

1. to mend with interlacing stitches [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Darn

1. 1. To mend as a rent or hole, with interlacing stitches of yarn or thread by means of a needle; to sew together with yarn or thread. "He spent every day ten hours in his closet, in darning his stockins." (Swift) Darning needle. A long, strong needle for mending holes or rents, especially in stockings. 2. Any species of dragon fly, having a long, cylindrical body, resembling a needle. These flies are harmless and without stings. Synonym: devil's darning-needle. Origin: OE. Derne, prob. Of Celtic origin; cf. W. Darnio to piece, break in pieces, W. & Arm. To E. Tear. Cf. Tear. (04 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Darn

darksomeness darkwave darkwaver darkwavers darky darlin' darling pea darlingest darlingly darlingness

darlingnesses darlings darlingtonia darlingtonias darmstadtium darn (current term) darn tootin' darn tooting darn well darnation

darnations darndest darndests darned darneder darnedest darnedests darnel darnels darner

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