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    Meaning of Skinner

    The primary meaning of the word "Skinner" refers to a person who skins animals, typically for their fur or hide, or a person who operates a skinning machine.

    Definitions

    • A person who skins animals, especially as an occupation.
    • A person who operates a skinning machine.
    • A surname, notably of B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist and author.

    Etymology of Skinner

    The word "Skinner" has its roots in Middle English, derived from the Old French "escorcheor" or "escorcher", meaning "to flay" or "to skin", which is also related to the Latin "excoriare", meaning "to strip off the skin".
    Historically, the term referred to a person who removed the skin or hide from an animal, often for use in the fur trade or leather production.
    Over time, the term has also been used as a surname and in reference to specific professions or machines.

    Example Uses

    • The skinner carefully removed the fur from the animal, taking care not to damage the delicate skin.
    • B.F. Skinner was a prominent psychologist known for his work on operant conditioning.
    • The factory employed a skinner to operate the machine that removed the hides from the cattle.

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