Skinner
biographical name
Cornelia Otis 1901–1979 daughter of Otis Skinner American actress and writer
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“Skinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Skinner. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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skinner
noun
skin·ner
ˈskin-ər 
1
: one that removes and processes or deals in skins, pelts, or hides
2
: a driver of draft animals
especially
: mule skinner
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