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   Tippet , n. [OE. tipet, tepet, AS. tæppet, probably fr. L. tapete tapestry, hangings. Cf. Tape, Tapestry, Tapet.]
   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.
   
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   A length of twisted hair or gut in a fish line. [Scot.]
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   A handful of straw bound together at one end, and used for thatching. [Scot.]
   Jamieson.
   
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   Tippet grebe (Zool.), the great crested grebe, or one of several similar species. -- Tippet grouse (Zool.), the ruffed grouse. -- To turn tippet, to change. [Obs.]
   B. Jonson.
   
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