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skinner
noun skin·ner \ˈski-nər\
Definition of SKINNER
1
a : one that deals in skins, pelts, or hides b : one that removes, cures, or dresses skins
2
: sharper
3
: a driver of draft animals : teamster
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First Known Use of SKINNER
14th century
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biographical name Skin·ner \ˈski-nər\
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— Skin·ner·ian \ski-ˈnir-ē-ən, -ˈner-\ adjective
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