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Tanner
Open directlyHastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
TAN'NER. The occupation of tanning was considered disreputable in antiquity, especially by the Jews. Accordingly, tanners were obliged to carry on their trade outside of the town, as is the case in the East at the present day. Peter showed his independence in stopping with Simon, a tanner, at Joppa. Acts 9:43.
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Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
TAN'NER. The occupation of tanning was considered disreputable in antiquity, especially by the Jews. Accordingly, tanners were obliged to carry on their trade outside of the town, as is the case in the East at the present day. Peter showed his independence in stopping with Simon, a tanner, at Joppa. Acts 9:43.
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Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
One whose occupation is to tan hides, or convert them into leather by the use of tan.