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tippet

tip·pet

UK/ˈtɪpɪt/ US/ˈtɪpʌt/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

a woman''s fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten

Origin

From Middle English tippet, Old English tæppet, from Latin tapete (“cloth”).

Phrases

  • tippet grebe
  • tippet grouse
  • turn tippet
  • Tyburn tippet

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