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bagpiper

|bag-pi-per|

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/ˈbæɡˌpaɪpər/

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/ˈbæɡˌpaɪpə/

bagpipe player

Etymology
Etymology Information

'bagpiper' originates from the combination of 'bagpipe' and the suffix '-er', indicating a person who performs a specific action.

Historical Evolution

'bagpipe' combined with the suffix '-er' to form 'bagpiper', denoting someone who plays the bagpipes.

Meaning Changes

The term has consistently referred to someone who plays the bagpipes.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who plays the bagpipes.

The bagpiper played a traditional Scottish tune.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/28 00:37