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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Darnit, -ned, ppl. a. [f. darne Derne v.] Hidden, concealed. (Cf. Derned.)c1590 J. Stewart 17/78.
As tender faune vithin ane darnit den Ib. 19/158.
Quhilk as ane darnit lark did mak hir ly 1586 Digest Justiciary Proc. L. 48.
Gwn pulder quhilk … wes plaicit … within the woltis, laiych and darnit partis 1609 Acts IV. 437/1.
Outlawes … harmeing his maiesteis good subiectis by thair darnit stouthes in the incountrie James VI A Discourse of the Maner of the Discoverie of the Powder-Treason in Wks. (1616) 242.
That … crew, now no more darned conspirators, but open … rebels 1631 Craig Pilgr. & Heremite 7.
When at the colde caue doore darned I stoode
