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Piper

One who plays a pipe or flute, an occupational name from Old English.

Meaning and origin

Piper is an English occupational surname that originally identified individuals who performed as musicians playing pipes and flutes.

How to pronounce Piper

English (US)PY-pur /ˈpaɪpər/

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