darner

[ dahr-ner ]

noun

1. a person or thing that darns. darn.
2. any of numerous odonate insects of the family Aeshnidae, comprising the largest dragonflies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of darner¹

First recorded in 1605–15; darn ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Do you know, Master Darner, I'm sorely tempted to pitch you neck and crop out of the window?

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Tell her, too, that Skeff Darner has done enough for honor; he now seeks to do something for happiness.'

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Skeffy—you know whom I mean, Skeff Darner—saw it clearly enough—he warned me about it.

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"I never got so much as a scratch before," said Darner, as be proceeded to sponge his face.

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He rose and turned slowly away from the fence and tried to imitate Darn Darner's off-hand style of leave-taking.

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