tanner

¹

[ tan-er ]

noun

1. a person whose occupation it is to tan hides.

tanner

²

[ tan-er ]

adjective

1. comparative of tan ¹.

tanner

³

[ tan-er ]

noun

1. British Slang. a sixpenny piece.

Tanner

⁴

[ tan-er ]

noun

1. Henry Os·sa·wa [os, -, uh, -w, uh], 1859–1937, U.S. painter, in France after 1891.

tanner

¹

/ ˈtænə /

noun

1. a person who tans skins and hides

tanner

²

/ ˈtænə /

noun

1. (formerly) an informal word for sixpence

Word History and Origins

Origin of tanner¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English tanner(e), tannour, late Old English tannere; tan ¹, -er ¹

Origin of tanner²

First recorded in 1805–15; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of tanner¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The tanner’s son had yanked on a branch trying to make me fall out.

From Literature

When he returned to Germany, he searched all over the country for a traditional tanner who could teach him the craft and found one in Bad Hindelang, where Bensmann still lives today.

From Seattle Times

He noticed more boats going after tanner crab last season — a much smaller fishery, but one that was open.

From Seattle Times

Potters, leather tanners, artisans and embroidery workers started trade and business in the region by the late 1800s.

From Reuters

Catering companies, party planners, chauffeurs, banquet workers, florists and spray tanners count on the show to generate a significant part of their winter income.

From New York Times

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