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Todarn is to fix a hole in cloth by weaving a patch across the hole. (verb)
When you use thread to weave a patch a hole in a sock, this is an example of a time when youdarn the sock.
Darn is an expression of disappointment or dismay. It is considered to be a more proper version of the word "damn." (interjection)
When you slam your finger with a hammer but you do not want to shout a swear word, this is an example of a time when you would shout "darn!"
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