PINNER
pinner
(noun) a woman’s cap with two long flaps pinned on
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
pinner (plural pinners)
Agent noun of pin; one who pins.
A headdress like a cap, with long lappets.
A cloth band for a gown.
Etymology 2
Noun
pinner (plural pinners)
(obsolete) One who pins or impounds cattle; a pinder.
Proper noun
Pinner
An area of London in Harrow borough, Greater London.
A surname.
Source: Wiktionary
Pin"ner, n.
1. One who, or that which, pins or fastens, as with pins.
2. (Costume) (a) A headdress like a cap, with long lappets. (b) An apron with a bib; a pinafore. (c) A cloth band for a gown. [Obs.] With kerchief starched, and pinners clean. Gay.
3. A pin maker.
Pin"ner, n. Etym: [See Pin to pound.]
Definition: One who pins or impounds cattle. See Pin, v. t. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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