darner
[ dahr-ner ]
/ ˈdɑr nər /
noun
a person or thing that darns.
any of numerous odonate insects of the family Aeshnidae, comprising the largest dragonflies.
Words nearby darner
darn, darnation, darned, darnedest, darnel, darner, darning, darning egg, darning needle, darnley, darogha
Definition for darner (2 of 2)
darn2
[ dahrn ]
/ dɑrn /
adjective, adverb
verb (used with object)
to curse; damn: Darn that pesky fly!
Origin of darn
2First recorded in 1775–85; see origin at darned
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British Dictionary definitions for darner (1 of 2)
darn1
/ (dɑːn) /
verb
to mend (a hole or a garment) with a series of crossing or interwoven stitches
noun
a patch of darned work on a garment
the process or act of darning
Derived forms of darn
darner, noundarning, nounWord Origin for darn
C16: probably from French (Channel Islands dialect) darner; compare Welsh, Breton darn piece
British Dictionary definitions for darner (2 of 2)
darn2
/ (dɑːn) /
interjection, adjective, adverb, noun
a euphemistic word for damn (def. 1), damn (def. 2), damn (def. 4), damn (def. 4), damn (def. 15)
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