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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname from the West Germanic languages.; A surname from Dutch [in turn originating as an occupation].
2. 2
   A surname from the West Germanic languages.; A surname from West Frisian [in turn originating as a patronymic].
3. 3
   A surname from the West Germanic languages.; A surname from German.

Example

More examples

"Mr Koop would be the last person to take a bribe."

Etymology

From West Germanic * As a Dutch and German surname, from kopen (“to buy”). * As a West Frisian surname, shortened from Jakob, a form of Jacob.

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