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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