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cooperage

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Coo·per  (kpr, kpr), Gary 1901-1961.
American actor who gained fame for his portrayals of strong, quiet heroes. He won an Academy Award for Sergeant York (1941) and High Noon (1952).
Cooper, James Fenimore 1789-1851.
American novelist who is best remembered for his novels of frontier life, such as The Last of the Mohicans (1826).
coop·er  (kpr)
n.
One that makes or repairs wooden barrels and tubs.
[Middle English couper, from Middle Dutch kper, from kpe, basket, tub; see coop.]
cooper v.
cooper·age n.
cooperage
the barrel or container used to store and ship draft beer.
See also: Beer
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