Etymology

harper

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Today it means: A harpist, especially one who plays a traditional harp without pedals. Full definition →

Middle English harpere ← Old English hearpere
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harper · noun1

  1. Old English · inherited fromhearpere“harpist, harper”
  2. Middle English · inherited fromharpere
  3. English todayharper

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”).

Harper · proper noun2

  1. Middle English · inherited fromHarpere
  2. Middle English · inherited fromHarpere
  3. English todayHarper

Inherited from Middle English Harpere.

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