harp·er
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Definition of harper
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a harp player
2
: one that harps
Harper
biographical name
Har·per
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Definition of Harper (Entry 2 of 2)
Stephen (Joseph) 1959– Canadian politician; prime minister of Canada (2006–15)
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“Harper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harper. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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