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SKINNER
muleteer, mule skinner, mule driver, skinner
(noun) a worker who drives mules
skinner
(noun) a person who prepares or deals in animal skins
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Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
skinner (plural skinners)
Someone who skins animals.
A hunting knife used for skinning animals.
One who deals in skins, pelts, or hides.
(prison slang, derogatory) A sex offender.
Etymology
The family surname is occupational in origin. Before becoming used as a surname the word skinner was commonly used to identify someone who treated animal skins.
The English meaning of the surname means "one who prepared skins". An alternative Danish meaning of the family name is "Keeper of Robes" or "skins then worn" which also hints at the historical connection to tradespeople who were involved with furs and hides.
Proper noun
Skinner
A surname.
Source: Wiktionary
Skin"ner, n.
1. One who skins.
2. One who deals in skins, pelts, or hides.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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