"consarn it" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: Derived from the exclamation consarnation, a dialect pronunciation of consternation. Either from a dialectal variant of concern, or possibly from an alteration of confound it. Etymology templates: {{m|en|consarnation}} consarnation, {{m|en|consternation}} consternation, {{m|en|concern}} concern, {{m|en|confound it}} confound it Head templates: {{en-interj}} consarn it
  1. (dialect, dated, minced oath) A mild oath. Tags: dated, dialectal Categories (topical): English minced oaths
    Sense id: en-consarn_it-en-intj-pfpwRYTC

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