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harper

har·per

UK/ˈhɑː(ɹ)pə(ɹ)/ US/ˈhɑɹpɚ/ common

noun

1.

someone who plays the harp

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Origin

From Middle English harpere, from Old English hearpere (“harpist, harper”), equivalent to harp + -er. Cognate with Middle Low German harpære (“harper”), German Harfer and Harfner (“harper”).

Phrases

  • Harper County
  • Harper Woods
  • Harpers Ferry
  • Harpers Hill

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