tippet

tip·pet  (tpt)

n.

1. A covering for the shoulders, as of fur, with long ends that hang in front.

2. A long stole worn by members of the Anglican clergy.

3. A long hanging part, as of a sleeve, hood, or cape.

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[Middle English tipet, perhaps from tip, tip of an object.]

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tippet [ˈtɪpɪt]

n

1. (Clothing & Fashion) a woman's fur cape for the shoulders, often consisting of the whole fur of a fox, marten, etc.

2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the long stole of Anglican clergy worn during a service

3. (Clothing & Fashion) a long streamer-like part to a sleeve, hood, etc., esp in the 16th century

4. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the ruff of a bird

5. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Angling) a tippet feather or something similar used in dressing some artificial angling flies

[perhaps from tip¹]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

tippet - a woman's fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten cape, mantle - a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter

Translations

tippet [ˈtɪpɪt] N → esclavina f

tippet

n (old, woman’s) → Schultertuch nt; (Eccl) → Stola f