Synonyms for tanner
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : tan-er |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtæn ər |
Top 10 synonyms for tanner Other synonyms for the word tanner
Définition of tanner
Origin :- "sixpence," slang word first recorded 1811, of unknown origin. J.C. Hotten, lexicographer of Victorian slang, thinks it may be from tanner and skin, rhyming slang for "thin," presumably in reference to the smallness of the coin. Not to be confused with tenner, slang for "ten pound note," which dates from 1861.
- noun light brown
- And he gave the Tanner a crack that made him roar for all his coughing.
- Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle
- But the tanner had put on a high silk hat, so as to look a little taller.
- Extract from : « The Great Hunger » by Johan Bojer
- In the interim Tanner walked to where Schofield stood, silent.
- Extract from : « The Harbor of Doubt » by Frank Williams
- Tanner could not bridge the chasm between himself and his daughter.
- Extract from : « The Harbor of Doubt » by Frank Williams
- “One of the family,” muttered Tanner, his thoughts still busy.
- Extract from : « The Harbor of Doubt » by Frank Williams
- And Tanner managed the thing with a good eye 139 to the dramatic.
- Extract from : « The Harbor of Doubt » by Frank Williams
- It appears to be a kind of picklock, an open sesame, Tanner—Tawno!
- Extract from : « Lavengro » by George Borrow
- "I say, tell me the way to Tanner's Mill," repeated the man.
- Extract from : « Young Captain Jack » by Horatio Alger and Arthur M. Winfield
- "So he is going to Tanner's Mill," mused the boy, when left alone.
- Extract from : « Young Captain Jack » by Horatio Alger and Arthur M. Winfield
- It was a success all through except our—our losing Tanner and Kerrigan.
- Extract from : « Marion's Faith. » by Charles King
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