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skinner
CIDE DICTIONARY
skinner, n.
- One who skins. [1913 Webster]
- One who deals in skins, pelts, or hides. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
skinner, n.
1 a person who skins animals or prepares skins.
2 a dealer in skins, a furrier.
3 Austral. Racing sl. a result very profitable to bookmakers.
1 a person who skins animals or prepares skins.
2 a dealer in skins, a furrier.
3 Austral. Racing sl. a result very profitable to bookmakers.
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