roper (1220)
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  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF:  rope (roper)  DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  roper n.  MED:  roper(e n.  DMLBS:  roparius 2852a
raper;  ropere  
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s.

1occupationroper, one who makes or sells ropes, cables, etc.: 
( 1321-22 )  il paia pur les custages de .vj. ropers alauntz de Brideport [...] taun qe Novel Chastel sur Tyne  i 391
2 name (used as a surname): 
( 1220 )  Ricardus le Ropere  Roper
( 1268 )  Thom. le Raper  roper(e n.
( 1320 )  [...] Thomam le Ropere, Laurentium le Botoner, [...]  392
rope#1  ropere#1 
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