Word Study
turner
CIDE DICTIONARY
turner, n.
- One who turns; especially, one whose occupation is to form articles with a lathe. [1913 Webster]
- A variety of pigeon; a tumbler. [1913 Webster]
turner, n. [G.].
A person who practices athletic or gymnastic exercises. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
turner, n.
1 a person or thing that turns.
2 a person who works with a lathe.
1 a person or thing that turns.
2 a person who works with a lathe.
Etymology
ME f. OF tornere -eor f. LL tornator (as TURN)
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