Plural form of carper; multiple people who complain frequently or criticize excessively.
Simple plural of carper, formed by adding '-s' to the singular form which itself derives from the Old Norse root 'karpa.'
In medieval times, markets full of carpers were so common that entire districts became known for their constant bickering—merchants literally had a professional reputation for complaining!
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