harper
noun
a person who plays the harp.
harpers
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pluralof harper.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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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
"More melodious to me," said the lank, grey beggarman, "were the worst of these sounds than the sweetest harping of thy harpers."
From Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales by Various
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
During his long reign of 56 years he offered great encouragement to bards, harpers and minstrels, and framed a code of laws for their better regulation.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various
