piper

pi-per · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who plays a pipe, especially bagpipes.

  2. 2.

    A person who plays a pipe or flute.

Forms

plural: pipers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    pay the piper — To face the consequences of one's actions; to bear the cost of something.
  • •
    he who pays the piper calls the tune — The person who pays for something has control over it.
  • •
    Pied Piper — Someone who attracts followers, especially by making extravagant promises.

Related words

See also: bagpipe, musician, pipe
Synonyms: bagpiper, flautist, musician

Etymology

From Old English pipere, from pipe + -er (agent suffix). Related to Latin pipa ("pipe").