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tanned
verb
To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
"No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn."
To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
To spank or beat.
adjective
Having a suntan.
"You're looking very tanned."
(of leather) Finished, made using tannic acid (as opposed to abrasion).
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