English Explanatory Dictionary

pinner

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Agent noun of pin; one who pins.
  2. A headdress like a cap, with long lappets.
  3. A cloth band for a gown.
noun
  1. One who pins or impounds cattle; a pinder.
name
  1. A suburb in the borough of Harrow, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ1289).
  2. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪnə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pinner.wav /pɪnə/

Word forms

pinner pinners

Etymology

From Middle English pynner, pynnere, pinnere, equivalent to pin + -er.

Derived words

pinner-up
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