Old English

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdi͜yr.nɑn/, [ˈdi͜yrˠ.nɑn]

Verb

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diernan

  1. (intransitive) to keep secret
  2. to conceal, hide
  3. to restrain
  4. to repress

Descendants

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  • Middle English: dernen, dærnen
    • English: dern
    • Scots: dern, darn
    • Yola: dearnt (preterite)