darn
|darn|
B1
🇺🇸
/dɑrn/
🇬🇧
/dɑːn/
mend or repair
Etymology
Etymology Information
'darn' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'dern,' where 'dern' meant 'to hide or conceal.'
Historical Evolution
'dern' changed from Middle English word 'dern' and eventually became the modern English word 'darn.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hide or conceal,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to mend.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a place in a garment that has been repaired by darning.
The darn was barely noticeable.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to mend a hole in knitted material by interweaving yarn with a needle.
She darned the hole in her sock.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45