Tippet
Tip"pet
(?), n. [OE. tipet, tepet, AS. tppet, 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.[1913 Webster]
2. A length of twisted hair or gut in a fish line.
[Scot.]
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3. A handful of straw bound together at one end, and used for thatching.
[Scot.]
Jamieson.
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Tippet grebe
(Zol.), the great crested grebe, or one of several similar species. --
Tippet grouse
(Zol.), the ruffed grouse. --
To turn tippet, to change.
[Obs.]
B. Jonson.
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