Definition of Tippet

1. Noun. A woman's fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten.

Generic synonyms: Cape, Mantle

Definition of Tippet

1. n. A cape, or scarflike garment for covering the neck, or the neck and shoulders, -- usually made of fur, cloth, or other warm material.

Definition of Tippet

1. a covering for the shoulders [n -S]

Medical Definition of Tippet

1. 1. A cape, or scarflike garment for covering the neck, or the neck and shoulders, usually made of fur, cloth, or other warm material. 2. A length of twisted hair or gut in a fish line. 3. A handful of straw bound together at one end, and used for thatching. Tippet grebe, the ruffed grouse. To turn tippet, to change. Origin: OE. Tipet, tepet, AS. Taeppet, probably fr. L. Tapete tapestry, hangings. Cf. Tape, Tapestry, Tapet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tippet

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tipcats
tipi
tipis
tipless
tipoff
tipoffs
tippable
tipped
tipper
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tippers
tipper lorry
tipper truck
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tippler
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