TIPPET


Meaning of TIPPET in English

ˈtipə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English tipet, probably from tip, tippe tip + -et — more at tip (point)

1. : a long hanging end of cloth attached to a sleeve, cap, or hood and used especially in the late medieval period — see liripipe

2. : a shoulder cape of fur or cloth often with hanging ends worn especially by women or by men as a garment of office

3. : a scarf or band with long hanging ends worn over the robe or vestment especially by Anglican or Episcopal clergymen

4. Britain : a hangman's rope

5.

a. : a patagium of a lepidopteran

b. : a ruff of feathers on a bird

6.

a. : a short length of fine gut, nylon, or horsehair used for securing a fly to the leader of a fishline

b. : a barb of a feather used as the tail of an artificial fly

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