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<p>and wooden-bladed <a href="page.php?w=shovel">shovel</a>s. In addition to wood, other materials, such as iron, were used in the manufacturing process. The trade is the origin of the surname <a href="page.php?w=Cooper_%28surname%29">Cooper</a>.</p>

<p><big>Etymology</big></p>
<p>The word "cooper" is derived from <a href="page.php?w=Middle_Dutch">Middle Dutch</a> or <a href="page.php?w=Middle_Low_German">Middle Low German</a> kuper 'cooper' from kupe 'cask', in turn from <a href="page.php?w=Latin">Latin</a> cupa 'tun, barrel'. The word was adopted in England</p><p>
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