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Dern (noun) means something kept hidden, or the quality of being hidden.

noun
1
Something kept hidden, or the quality of being hidden.
2
A hidden place where someone or something can be concealed.
3
A language that is little known or hard to understand.
4
A lack of light; the state of being hard to see or make out.
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Etymology

It comes from Middle English dern, derne, from Old English dyrne, dierne ("secret"), from Proto-West Germanic *darnī ("hidden, secret").

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What is the meaning of dern?
"dern" (noun) means something kept hidden, or the quality of being hidden.
What are the different meanings of dern?
"dern" has 3 main meanings: 1. Something kept hidden, or the quality of being hidden; 2. A hidden place where someone or something can be concealed; 3. A language that is little known or hard to understand.
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