pinner

American  

[pin-er] / ˈpɪn ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that pins.

2. a headdress with a long hanging flap pinned on at each side.

3. a small apron fastened on by pins.

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pinner British  

/ ˈpɪnə /

noun

1. a person or thing that pins

2. a small dainty apron

3. a cap with two long flaps pinned on

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Etymology

Origin of pinner

First recorded in 1645–55; pin + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian A native of Iowa, Silberman is also now an atypical pinner because more than half of users are based outside the US.

From The Guardian • Jun. 12, 2016

There's no fee for the pinner or for the merchant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2015

A pinner is an employee or a customer.

From Forbes • Sep. 29, 2014

Repinly currently ranks her as the ninth most popular pinner on the site.

From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2012

Go back and tell the Squire you can find Swift Nicks for him, and they'll fill your pinner with guineas.

From The Yeoman Adventurer by Gough, George W.