harper

har-per · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who plays the harp.

  2. 2.

    (proper noun) A surname derived from the occupation.

  3. 3.

    (proper noun) A given name, used for both males and females.

Forms

plural: harpers

Related words

See also: harp, harpist, musician

Etymology

From Old English hearpere, from hearpe ("harp") + -ere (agent suffix). The surname arose as an occupational name for harp players.