Definitions For Dern

Verb

Alternative forms

dearn, darn

Etymology 1

From Middle English dern, derne, from , dierne, , secret, from , from . See below.

Noun

DERN (plural DERNs) (obsolete) A secret; secrecy. (obsolete) A secret place; hiding. (obsolete) An obscure language. (obsolete) darkness, darkness; obscurity.

Derived terms

in dern

Etymology 2

From Middle English dern, derne, from , dierne, , hidden, secret, retired, obscure, remote, eluding detection, concealed, deceitful, evil, magical, from , from . Cognate with , dren, , hidden, secret, , .

Adjective

(obsolete) hidden, hidden; secret; private.

Etymology 3

From Middle English dernen, dærnen, from , diernan, , to keep secret, conceal, hide, restrain, repress, hide oneself, from , from . Cognate with , . See also darn, tarnish.

Verb

(transitive, obsolete) To hide; secrete, as in a hole. (intransitive, obsolete) To hide oneself; skulk.

Etymology 4

Uncertain.

Noun

DERN (plural DERNs) (UK) A gatepost or doorpost.

Anagrams

NERD, nerd, rend

Old Irish