reaper

English

Etymology

From Middle English reper, repare, repere, *riper (the last, attested only in surnames Ryper, Riper, etc.), from Old English rīpere (“reaper”), equivalent to reap +‎ -er.

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -iːpə(r)

Noun

reaper (plural reapers)

  1. One who reaps.
  2. A machine used to harvest crops.
  3. Reaper Shortened form of "The Grim Reaper", the angel of death.
    Don't fear the Reaper / We'll be able to fly — Lyrics from "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult

Derived terms

Translations
machine used for harvesting — see harvester
the Grim Reaper — see Grim Reaper

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