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Napier

Napier (name) means a surname, historically referring to someone who managed household linen. Example: “John Napier is remembered for inventing logarithms.”

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A surname, historically referring to someone who managed household linen.

"John Napier is remembered for inventing logarithms."

A city in New Zealand and other places sharing the name.

"They spent a week exploring Napier on New Zealand's east coast."

How to use Napier

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMainly known today as a surname (as in the mathematician John Napier) or as a place name, notably a city in New Zealand.

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Etymology

From an old occupational surname for someone in charge of table linen in a great house.

Rhymes for Napier

bier tier pier crier skier trier Meier Grier Drier Xavier copier vizier

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Napier” mean?

The word “Napier” means a surname, historically referring to someone who managed household linen. In plain terms, mainly known today as a surname (as in the mathematician John Napier) or as a place name, notably a city in New Zealand.

How do you use “Napier” in a sentence?

Here is “Napier” used in a sentence: “John Napier is remembered for inventing logarithms.”

What part of speech is “Napier”?

“Napier” is a name.

How many meanings does “Napier” have?

“Napier” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname, historically referring to someone who managed household linen.