Skinner

proper nounattested in dialogue

United States//ˈskɪnɚ//

A surname originating as an occupation.

proper noun

1
A surname originating as an occupation.
“As typical of a flu season, some areas are being harder hit than other areas,” said CDC spokesman Tom Skinner.
2
An unincorporated community in Audrain County, Missouri, United States.

Etymology

The family surname is occupational in origin, meaning "one who prepares skins". Before becoming used as a surname the word skinner was commonly used to identify someone who treated animal skins. Alternatively, it may be borrowed from Danish and meaning "Keeper of Robes" or "skins then worn" which also hints at the historical connection to tradespeople who were involved with furs and hides.

Forms

plural: Skinners

skin · The outer protective layer of the body of any animal,…skinned · Having skin.skinner · Someone who skins animals.

Skinner · A surname originating as an occupation.

skinny · Thin, generally in a negative sense (as opposed to slim,…skins · The drums.skip · To move by hopping on alternate feet.

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