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harper

1 American  
[hahr-per] / ˈhɑr pər /

noun

  1. a person who plays the harp.

  2. a person who harps on a subject.

  3. Numismatics. harp.

Harper 2 American  
[hahr-per] / ˈhɑr pər /

noun

  1. James, 1795–1869, and his brothers John, 1797–1875, (Joseph) Wesley, 1801–70, and Fletcher, 1806–77, U.S. printers and publishers.

  2. a male or female given name.

Harper British  
/ ˈhɑːpə /

noun

  1. Stephen ( Joseph ). Born 1959. Canadian statesman; prime minister from 2006

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Etymology

Origin of harper

before 900; Middle English; Old English hearpere. See harp, -er 1

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