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harper

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑː(ɹ)pə(ɹ)/

The English word “harper” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A harpist, especially one who plays a traditional harp without pedals.
  2. An old Irish brass coin bearing the emblem of a harp.

Etymology

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”).

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