darning

[ dahr-ning ]

/ ˈdɑr nɪŋ /

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noun

the act of a person or thing that darns.

the result produced.

articles darned or to be darned.

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Origin of darning

First recorded in 1605–15; darn¹ + -ing¹

I saw Mitt Romney darning his socks in the night when there's nobody there, what does he care?
I Dreamed I Saw Mitt Romney Last Night, Alive as You and Me|Michael Tomasky|December 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Around it are Michael Myers, darning his mask in preparation for the forthcoming Halloween 2.
Who Killed the Horror Film?|Tom Shone|March 13, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Allow us to observe that stockings which need darning look much worse than darned ones—Darned if they don't!
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
Aunt Mary is real old fashioned, you know, and she sat in the kitchen darning and Tommy was playing around the floor.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison

And still there would be left enough for new stockings—two pairs apiece—and what darning that would save for a while!
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
She goes to market with her father's cook, makes delicious pickles and preserves, and hasn't her equal in mending and darning.'
The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence|Eugne Sue
"Ye ken mair than's in the catecheesm," remarked Salemina, yawning a little as she put away her darning-ball.
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland|Kate Douglas Wiggin