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darken

verbhome

to enter someone's house or room

to enter or cross the threshold of a house or room (commonly used in the phrase 'to darken the door' meaning to visit someone's home)

Example in use

Wull ye darken in the nicht?

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/DAHR-ken/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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