The Collaborative International Dictionary
Tippet grebe
Tippet \Tip"pet\, n. [OE. tipet, tepet, AS. t[ae]ppet, 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.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.Tippet grebe (Zo["o]l.), the great crested grebe, or one of several similar species.
Tippet grouse (Zo["o]l.), the ruffed grouse.
To turn tippet, to change. [Obs.]
--B. Jonson.