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can⋅ner

[kan-er]
–noun
1. a person who cans meat, fruit, etc., for preservation.
2. an animal yielding meat of poor quality, suitable only for canning.

Origin:
1865–70, Americanism; can 2 + -er 1
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can 2   (kān)   
n.  
  1. A usually cylindrical metal container.

    1. An airtight container, usually made of tin-coated iron, in which foods or beverages are preserved.

    2. The contents of such a container.

  2. Slang A jail or prison.

  3. Slang A toilet or restroom.

  4. Slang The buttocks.

  5. Slang A naval destroyer.

tr.v.   canned, can·ning, cans
  1. To seal in an airtight container for future use; preserve: canning peaches.

  2. Slang To make a recording of: can the audience's applause for a TV comedy show.

  3. Slang To dismiss from employment or school. See Synonyms at dismiss.

  4. Slang To put a stop to; quit: Let's can the chatter.


[Middle English canne, a water container, from Old English.]
can'ner n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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