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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PINNER

n.One that pins or fastens; also, a pounder of cattle, or the pound keeper. 1. A pin-maker.
2. The lappet of a head which flies loose.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

PINNER

PINNER Pin "ner, n.

 

1. One who, or that which, pins or fastens, as with pins.

 

2. (Costume ) (a ) A headdress like a cap, with long lappets. (b ) An apron with a bib; a pinafore. (c ) A cloth band for a gown. [Obs. ]With kerchief starched, and pinners clean. Gay.

 

3. A pin maker.

 

PINNER

Pin "ner, n. Etym: [See Pin to pound. ]

 

Defn: One who pins or impounds cattle. See Pin, v. t. [Obs. ]