TANNER Meaning and
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A tanner is an artisan or a person engaged in the occupation of converting animal hide or skin into leather through a process known as tanning. Tanning involves treating the hide with various substances to prevent decay and to impart desirable properties such as increased durability, flexibility, and resistance to water. The overall objective is to transform raw skin into a usable finished product suitable for manufacturing a wide range of leather goods.
The process of tanning typically begins by removing the hair or fur from the hide or skin through a technique called dehairing. Once the hide is prepared, it is soaked in a tanning solution, often containing tannins derived from plants, such as oak or chestnut. This step promotes the chemical reaction that transforms the raw material into leather.
Tanners may employ different methods, such as vegetable tanning, chrome tanning, or even synthetic tanning, each producing leathers with distinct qualities and applications. After tanning, the leather is often further processed, including dyeing, finishing, and various treatments to enhance its appearance and performance.
Apart from transforming leather, a tanner may also be responsible for selecting and grading hides, inspecting and repairing damaged leather, and crafting or assembling leather articles. Tanners may work independently, in small workshops, or as part of larger manufacturing facilities producing leather goods for industries such as fashion, footwear, and upholstery.
Overall, the tanner's expertise lies in managing the complex and intricate process of converting raw hides into high-quality leather, which subsequently forms the basis for an array of valuable products.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for TANNER
Etymology of TANNER
The word "tanner" originated from the Middle English word "tannere", which can be traced back to the Old English "tannere" or "tanere". This Old English term came from the Proto-Germanic word "tannô" which meant "oak bark" or "tannin", referring to the material used to tan leather. The Proto-Germanic word was further derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "dn̥h₂-" or "dōno-" meaning "to draw, pull". This etymology reflects the technique used in tanning where the bark of certain trees, particularly oak, is drawn out, soaked, and used to treat animal hides and convert them into leather.
Similar spelling words for TANNER
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