harper
/ˈhɑː(ɹ)pə(ɹ)/
noun
A harpist, especially one who plays a traditional harp without pedals.
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Noun 1 meaning
A harpist, especially one who plays a traditional harp without pedals.
Where it comes from
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”).
Similar and opposite words
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harpist
HARPER at a glance
HARPER has 6 letters and scores 11 points in Scrabble (H 4 + A 1 + R 1 + P 3 + E 1 + R 1) and 11 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #6,587 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with harper
All rhymesOne letter away
- HARDER10
- HAMPER13
- HARMER11
- CARPER10
- HARPED12
- WARPER11
- LARPER8
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