mule skinner

American  

noun

Informal.

1. a muleteer.

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mule skinner British  

noun

1. an informal term for muleteer

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Etymology

Origin of mule skinner

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

Luckily, bushes blocked some of the most vertigo-inducing views, and I had a mule skinner behind me strumming his ukulele and singing in that sweet Hawaiian male soprano that calms the rawest of nerves.

From Washington Post

A young mule skinner named Milton Humason helped to transport mechanical and optical equipment, scientists, engineers and dignitaries up the mountain.

From Literature

With the film industry in its growing stages, even a former mule skinner by the name of Hal Roach could quickly become a major player.

From Los Angeles Times

The miner had been a mule skinner in his time, just as he had tried his hand at a dozen other occupations.

From Project Gutenberg

The speaker was the young mule skinner known as Cuffs.

From Project Gutenberg