tanner

/ˈtænər/
/ˈtænə/
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Definitions of tanner
  1. noun
    a craftsman who tans skins and hides
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    type of:
    artificer, artisan, craftsman, journeyman
    a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
  2. noun
    a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
    synonyms: sixpence
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    type of:
    coin
    a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
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