harper

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

harpist

harp-player

talker

Translations

harpiste

arpista

αρπιστής

arpista

arpista

Harfenist

arpeggiatore

Harfenspieler

Harfner

harpçi

Harfenistin

Harfenspielerin

harper

harpist

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhɑː(ɹ)pə(ɹ)/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: harpere

Inherited from Old English: hearpere

Cognate with Middle Low German: harpære

Cognate with German: Harfer

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”).