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Definition of harper

harper

/ˈhɑːrpər/
har · per
Plural:harpers
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• noun

1

A musician who plays the harp, especially a traditional folk or Celtic harp.

Example

"The blind harper entertained the banquet hall with ancient ballads."

2

A person who dwells on or talks persistently and tediously about a single subject.

Example

"He had become a tiresome harper on the minor mistakes of the past."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern musical usage, 'harper' often refers specifically to a player of traditional folk or Celtic harps, whereas 'harpist' is preferred for players of the classical pedal harp.

• Rhymes for harper

• Nearby Words

harmony
harness
harp
harper
harpist
harpoon
harpooner

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'hearpere', an agent noun derived from 'hearpe' (harp) + '-ere' (-er).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Harper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/harper
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