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Tippet \Tip"pet\, n. [OE. tipet, tepet, AS. t[ae]ppet, probably fr. L. tapete tapestry, hangings. Cf. Tape, Tapestry, Tapet.]

  1. 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.

  2. A length of twisted hair or gut in a fish line. [Scot.]

  3. 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.