Napier
biographical name
Na·pier
ˈnā-pər 
variants
or Neper
John 1550–1617 Laird of
Merchiston
ˈmər-kə-stən
Scottish mathematician
Scottish mathematician
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“Napier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Napier. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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