darnation
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of darnation
First recorded in 1795–1800; euphemistic alteration of damnation
Example Sentences
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"Yew don' genally see much of a rooster the week arter another rooster's gin him a darnation lickin on his own dung hill, an that's wat's the matter with Squire," replied Abner.
From The Duke of Stockbridge by Edward Bellamy
St. Jingo was the only saint, and a "darnation" or "darn you," were the only oaths his puritan education ever permitted him to use.
From Satanstoe by James Fenimore Cooper
It goes with me every time, and I pray the good God of this darnation wilderness it always will.
From The Heart of Unaga by Ridgwell Cullum
There's one thing about it," Mr. Wagg pursued, "the quicker you come across with me the sooner you can do what you darnation want to on your own hook.
From When Egypt Went Broke by Holman Day
What the darnation?" the other whispered: "Be on your way, Buck.
From Way of the Lawless by Max Brand
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