tippet Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a woman's fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten
WordNet
Tip"pet noun
Etymology
OE.Definitions
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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. -
A length of twisted hair or gut in a fish line. Scot. -
A handful of straw bound together at one end, and used for thatching. Scot. Jamieson. B. Jonson.