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draper definition

draper (drā′pər)

noun

  1. Obsolete a maker of cloth
  2. Brit. a dealer in cloth and dry goods

Etymology: ME < OFr drapier: see drape

Draper definition

Dra·per (drā′pər)

  1. Draper, Henry 1837-82; U.S. astronomer
  2. Draper, John William 1811-82; U.S. historian & scientist, born in England: father of Henry

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