Etymology

pied piper

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pied piper · noun1

From the folk tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, who led away the townsfolk's children in revenge for not being paid after ridding the town of rats.

Pied Piper · proper noun2

Short for Pied Piper of Hamelin, from pied and piper.

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