harper

(Engels)

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

Frekwensie

B2
Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/ˈhɑː(ɹ)pə(ɹ)/
Etimologie (Engels)

In summary

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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