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Found 2 definitions

1.                 From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
                   
   
   
                   
                     
   Dern \Dern\, n. [Etymol. uncertain.]
      A gatepost or doorpost. [Local Eng.] --C. Kingsley.
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2.                 From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
                   
   
   
                   
                     
   Dern \Dern\, a. [See Dearn, a.]
      1. Hidden; concealed; secret. [Obs.] "Ye must be full dern."
         --Chaucer.
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      2. Solitary; sad. [Obs.] --Dr. H. More.
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