Meaning

noun United States actor (1858-1942)

noun United States actress noted for her one-woman shows (1901-1979)

noun United States psychologist and a leading proponent of behaviorism (1904-1990)

originThe family surname is occupational in origin, meaning "one who prepares skins". Before becoming used as a surname the word skinner was commonly used to identify someone who treated animal skins. Alternatively, it may be borrowed from Danish and meaning "Keeper of Robes" or "skins then worn" which also hints at the historical connection to tradespeople who were involved with furs and hides.

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