Diaper
proper nouncommon in dialogue
A surname.
proper noun
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A surname.
Lord Orrery was President to-day; but both our dukes were absent. Brother Wyndham recommended [William] Diaper to the Society. I believe we shall make a contribution among ourselves, which I don't like.
So this Susan Diaper was admitted Nov. 4, 1678. She married John Welham, and her son and heir, John Welham, was admitted Nov. 14, 1701.
Sam carried the letters and parcels to these farms for many years until 1962 when his daughter Brenda and her husband, John Diaper, took over from him. He was also given a nice retirement present from these farmers.
The 5ft 8in and 11st^([sic]) 1lb left half Bertie Diaper was born in Woolston, Southampton, 11 February 1909. In 1928, he started his playing career with Cowes FC, Isle of Wight, where he also became known also as a fine rowing oarsman. […] Diaper joined Fulham in May 1933 making a further 3 League appearances before his release.
Etymology
A variant of the surnames Dipper and Dyper. Unrelated to diaper.