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tippet \Tip"pet\, n. [OE. tipet, tepet, AS. t[ae]ppet, probably fr. L. tapete tapestry, hangings. Cf. Tape,
Tapestry, Tapet.] 1. A cape, or scarflike garment for covering the neck, or the neck and shoulders, --
usually made of fur, cloth, or other warm material. --Chaucer. Bacon.
2. A length of twisted hair or gut in a fish line. [Scot.]
3. A handful of straw bound together at one end, and used for thatching. [Scot.] --Jamieson.
Tippet grebe (Zo["o]l.), the great crested grebe, or one of several similar species.
Tippet grouse (Zo["o]l.), the ruffed grouse.
To turn tippet, to change. [Obs.] --B. Jonson. |
