LEATHERMAN

Etymology 1

Noun

leatherman (plural leathermen)

A member of a homosexual male subculture that grew out of male-only motorcycle clubs formed by homosexual veterans returning from World War II, stressing masculinity in contradiction to androgynous and effeminate gay stereotypes, characterized by a fetish for leather gear and clothing, a sense of hierarchy, and a fraternal, militaristic code of protocol and behavior, often involving BDSM practices.

Etymology 2

From the name of the manufacturer, Leatherman Tool Group.

Noun

leatherman (plural leathermen)

A tool, similar to a pair of pliers, but with an array of built-in extra features such as knives, screwdrivers, etc.

Proper noun

Leatherman (plural Leathermans)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Leatherman is the 6033rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 5696 individuals. Leatherman is most common among White (93.35%) individuals.

Source: Wiktionary



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