reaper

Definition

One who reaps; a person employed to harvest crops from the fields by reaping.

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.

Example Sentences

• "Even as we looked some rumour seemed to have spread, for we saw the reapers hurrying from the fields."
• "Thereafter when their cups were brimmed anew with foaming wine the Red Foliot spake among them and said, “O ye lords of Witchland, will you that I speak a dirge in honour of Gorice the King that the dark reaper hath this day gathered?”"
• "Don't fear the Reaper / We'll be able to fly"

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