leaper

noun

leap·​er -pə(r) 

plural -s

: one that leaps

specifically : a circus performer who does acrobatic jumps

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lepere one that leaps, one that runs, from Old English hlēapere dancer, courier, from hlēapan to run, jump, leap + -ere -er

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Rhymes for leaper

• beeper
• cheaper
• creeper
• deeper
• keeper
• reaper
• sleeper
• steeper
• sweeper
• beekeeper
• bookkeeper
• doorkeeper