harper
/ˈhɑɹpɚ/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.04 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A harpist, especially one who plays a traditional harp without pedals.
name
A surname originating as an occupation for a player of the harp.
name
A male given name transferred from the surname.
name
A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
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Example Sentences
- "The Harpe. […] A harper with his wreſt maye tune the harpe wrong Mys tunying of an Inſtrument ſhal hurt a true ſonge"
- "the harper that was gathered amongst us to pay the piper"
- "Two children who were killed in an attack on a Catholic school in Minneapolis have been identified by their parents as Harper Moyski, a "joyful" big sister, and Fletcher Merkel, who loved "any sport that he was allowed to play"."
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”).
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: harpere, hearpere
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈhɑɹpɚ/
Usage
Subject
Wiktionary places this term in Music.