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Tarnation and darnation (the latter probably having come first) are both euphemistic forms of damnation. Tarnation seems to have been influenced by tarnal,another mild oath derived from (e)ternal! The Oxford English Dictionary cites late-18th-century examples of tarnation from New England, indicating that it has been part of American speech since colonial days.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/tarnation
It's a trudication of " what in the entire nation?" Jus shows ya wut kin hapin to a langwidge over tym! ;)
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What is the origin of the phrase ram page?
There is no such phrase. There is a word rampage. It is of Scottish origin, perhaps from RAMP, to rear up.
What is the origin of the phrase hey presto?
The Spanish for "I have put" is he puesto, could this be the origin?
What is the origin of the phrase arm pit?
It's not a phrase, and it's one word "armpit". Origin is from Old English earm "arm" and pytt "hole in the ground".
What is the origin of the phrase 'in August company'?
Caesar Augustus.
What is the origin of the phrase you have a lot of nerve?
how dare you. you are out of line.
What are synonyms of tarnation?
'Damnation' is the synonym for tarnation
When was Tarnation released?
Tarnation was released on 10/06/2004.
What was the Production Budget for Tarnation?
The Production Budget for Tarnation was $400,000.
How much money did Tarnation gross worldwide?
Tarnation grossed $1,162,014 worldwide.
How much money did Tarnation gross domestically?
Tarnation grossed $592,014 in the domestic market.
What is the origin of the phrase eat you?
There is no such phrase as "eat you".
Where did the word 'tarnation' come from?
'Tarnation' is the American English version of darnation, coined in 1784.Please access the related link below for more information:
What is the origin of the phrase ram page?
There is no such phrase. There is a word rampage. It is of Scottish origin, perhaps from RAMP, to rear up.
What phrase of a Greek origin means the common people?
The phrase of Greek origin referring to the common people is "hoi polloi."
What is the origin of the phrase on the rocks?
"on the rocks"
What is the origin of the phrase hey presto?
The Spanish for "I have put" is he puesto, could this be the origin?
What exclamations begin with t?
Can think only of two ..... "Thunderation!" and "Tarnation!"
