consarned
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of consarned
1835–45, alteration of concerned, used as a euphemism for confounded
Example Sentences
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All to the good, as far as our lives are consarned," said Murphy; "and mebbe for your ship, Skipper.
From The Grain Ship by Robertson, Morgan
I knowed you an' Henry could tek keer uv yo'se'ves; but I wuz consarned 'bout Cissy, an' felt it high time to be lookin' artah her.
From Crestlands A Centennial Story of Cane Ridge by Bayne, Mary Addams
If T. Sorrel branched off where Pete thinks he did he’s done for hisself an’ all consarned.
From Dorothy on a Ranch by Raymond, Evelyn
Get a pole out, and see if you can push away from that consarned tree.
From The River Motor Boat Boys on the Mississippi On the Trail to the Gulf by Gordon, Harry
You consarned fool, how do you spoze I can give you a hen?
From Around the World with Josiah Allen's Wife by Holley, Marietta
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