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lepere (1185)
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lepere (1185)

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leapere;  lepare,  leper  
  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  leaper n.  MED:  lepere n.  DMLBS: ∅
ls(loanword: M.E. )
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Used as a name, the word can also be interpreted as 'basketmaker', from Middle English lep(p)pere n. 'type of basket' (see also Family Names Leaper and lepmaker).

s.

occupationdancename dancer, one who jumps or leaps (used as a surname): 
( 1185 )  Robert le Lepere  Family Names Leaper
( c.1280 )  Mauricio le Lepare  MED leepre n.
( 1295 )  William le Leapere  Family Names Leaper
( 1304 )  Ran’ le Leper  Family Names Leaper

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