cooper
coo-per · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A craftsperson who makes or repairs wooden barrels, casks, and tubs.
- 2.
(as a surname) A common English surname derived from the occupation.
Forms
plural: coopers
Related words
Synonyms: barrel maker
Etymology
From Middle English couper, from Middle Dutch cuper or Middle Low German kuper, related to cupe meaning "cask" or "tub," ultimately from Latin cupa meaning "barrel."