skinner

English

noun
Definitions
  • Someone who skins animals.
  • A hunting knife used for skinning animals.
  • One who deals in skins, pelts, or hides.
  • (prison) A sex offender.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English skynner affix from English skin.

Origin

English

skin

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