Main Entry: tar·na·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌtär-ˈnā-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: alteration of darnation, euphemism for damnation

Date: 1790

: damnation —often used as an interjection or intensive —often used with in <tarnation strike me — James Joyce> <where in tarnation you from? — Jessamyn West>