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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] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations tippet n (old, woman’s) → Schultertuch nt; (Eccl) → Stola f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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James and Tippet laughed, and then a hideous growl broke from a dense thicket ahead and diverted their attention to other matters. Miss Sawyer had bought her niece a nice gray squirrel muff and tippet, which was even more unbecoming if possible, than Rebecca's other articles of wearing apparel; but aunt Jane had made her the loveliest dress of green cashmere, a soft, soft green like that of a young leaf. Come, child, put on your tippet, pelisse, or whatever you call it, and run off with me. |
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