Synonyms for harper

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hahr-per

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑr pər

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gleeman

Définition of harper

Origin : Old English hearpere, agent noun from harp (v.). As a surname, from late 12c.

As in minstrel : noun entertainer

Example sentences :

Give me my harper's cloak, and I will play a part at this wedding.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

Hold your tongue, old Ketch, or I'll call Mr. Harper down to you.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Arthur burst into laughter when he discovered that it was Harper, the lay-clerk.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Major Harper, the oldest, most refined and most soldierly of them all, was also the handsomest.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

When they reached ours Miss Harper was again at their front.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

Major Harper was the most capable officer on the brigade staff.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

My father has taken Harper's Weekly twenty-three years, and has it all bound.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, June 15, 1880 » by Various

Harper's Young People was a Christmas present from our grandpa.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 13, 1880 » by Various

"You said you'd give us more money this Fourth," cried Harper, seeing his chance.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, June 29, 1880 » by Various

My father has been a subscriber to Harper's Magazine ever since 1859.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, June 29, 1880 » by Various

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