harper

[ hahr-per ]

/ ˈhɑr pər /

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noun

a person who plays the harp.

a person who harps on a subject.

Nearby words

haroseth, haroun-al-raschid, harp, harp on, harp seal, harper, harper woods, harper's ferry, harpers ferry, harpies, harping

Origin of harper

before 900; Middle English; Old English hearpere. See harp, -er¹

Definition for harper (2 of 2)

Harper

[ hahr-per ]

/ ˈhɑr pər /

noun

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

a male or female given name.

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Hamish Marshall himself is a former staffer of Prime Minister Harper.
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Barnes and Harper talked deeply about hockey, a subject that the prime minister has written a book about.
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He heard the door of Mrs. Harper's room slam and he grinned amiably.
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Major Harper's conscience groaned within, and it was all over.
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Mr. Harper objected to the mention of the Senate, as to what was likely to be done there.
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And the quick feeling natural to Major Harper made him hesitate—unable to proceed.
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In case of ambiguity, the one known to have been published by Harper & Brothers in or before 1872 was assumed.
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British Dictionary definitions for harper

Harper

/ (ˈhɑːpə) /

noun

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

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