Skinner
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See also: skinner
English
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.
Proper noun
Skinner
- A surname originating as an occupation.
- An unincorporated community in Audrain County, Missouri, United States.
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Further reading
- Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Skinner”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 3, New York City: Oxford University Press, →ISBN.
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