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tanner - What does it mean?

Definition of 'tanner'

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) tanneur or

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A person whose occupation is to tan hides, or convert them into leather by the use of tan.
  • Etymology 2

    Probably from the name of the coin designer, (died 1775)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A former British coin, worth six old pence
  • Synonyms
    * sixpence * hog * (via Cockney rhyming slang) lord