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pinner

American  
[pin-er] / ˈpɪn ər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that pins.

  2. a headdress with a long hanging flap pinned on at each side.

  3. a small apron fastened on by pins.

pinner British  
/ ˈpɪnə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that pins

  2. a small dainty apron

  3. a cap with two long flaps pinned on

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Etymology

Origin of pinner

First recorded in 1645–55; pin + -er 1

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