harper
noun
a person who plays the harp.
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harper
1 American
[hahr-per]
/ ˈhɑr pər /
Harper
2
American
[hahr-per]
/ ˈhɑr pər /
noun
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James, 1795–1869, and his brothers John, 1797–1875, (Joseph) Wesley, 1801–70, and Fletcher, 1806–77, U.S. printers and publishers.
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a male or female given name.
Harper
British
/ ˈhɑːpə /
noun
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Etymology
Origin of harper
before 900; Middle English; Old English hearpere. See harp, -er 1
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When they became international stars in the 1970s, the group hired a harper named Derek Bell to play the old O’Carolan tunes, which as a result became part of every Irish band’s repertoire.
From Washington Post ● May 12, 2016
Mead has been spilled on the oak and the king's strong-thewed companions, none over 30, sprawl, snore or listen intently to the end of a long-drawn saga sung by Maccus, the harper.
From Time Magazine Archive
Arya made faces across the table when no one was looking,- Sansa listened raptly while the king's high harper sang songs of chivalry, and Rickon kept asking why Jon wasn't with them.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
Meanwhile the harper in the great room sang a song.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
The harper gave him back some answer, and Hrothgar spoke again.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
Reports soon surfaced that Schmitt’s general counsel Ethan Harper, who stood behind him holding the infamous poster, saw his potential White House staff position being placed into immediate jeopardy.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
In a statement, Harper Adams' vice-chancellor, professor Ken Sloan, said he is "delighted" to see "distinguished people" from Shropshire and specialist industries being recognised.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Dave & Buster’s is ramping up its turnaround strategy, which focuses on getting back to its core business, Chief Executive Darin Harper said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Felicity Finch, who plays former Harper Adams student Ruth Archer on the BBC's The Archers programme, will receive an honorary doctorate.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
In order to ensure that she would be the first and most authoritative Anthony biographer, Harper burned most of Anthony’s letters and documents.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
When gloved harpers set those overhead strings vibrating, the Kennedy Center architecture will be reflected in the tone.
From Washington Post ● May 12, 2016
"Your father—" "—will thank me, when I hand him his kingdom. I mean to do a deed that the harpers will sing of for a thousand years."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
Sing for the harpers on highways Who make the world dance to their song, Turning the laughter of leaves into words!
From The Piper and the Reed by Robert W. Norwood
A hundred warriors fully armed shall always await you at call, and harpers shall delight you with their sweet music.
From Old Celtic Romances by Unknown
Two days before the Eisteddfod, there began to troop into the town from all parts bards and singers, poets and harpers and minstrels and the members of a chorus five hundred voices strong.
From Mushroom Town by Oliver Onions
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