turner


2tur·ner

noun \ˈtər-nər, ˈtr-\

Definition of TURNER

: a member of a turnverein : gymnast

Origin of TURNER

German, from turnen to perform gymnastic exercises, from Old High German turnēn to turn, from Medieval Latin tornare — more at turn
First Known Use: 1854

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