tippet

American  

[tip-it] / ˈtɪp ɪt /

noun

1. a scarf, usually of fur or wool, for covering the neck, or the neck and shoulders, and usually having ends hanging down in front.

2. Ecclesiastical. a band of silk or the like worn around the neck with the ends pendent in front.

3. a long, narrow, pendent part of a hood, sleeve, etc.

4. Angling.

   1. a short length of gut, nylon, or the like, for tying an artificial fly to the leader.

   2. a branch of the shaft of a bird feather, serving as the tail of an artificial fly.

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tippet British  

/ ˈtɪpɪt /

noun

1. a woman's fur cape for the shoulders, often consisting of the whole fur of a fox, marten, etc

2. the long stole of Anglican clergy worn during a service

3. a long streamer-like part to a sleeve, hood, etc, esp in the 16th century

4. the ruff of a bird

5. a tippet feather or something similar used in dressing some artificial angling flies

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Etymology

Origin of tippet

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at tip ¹, -et

Example Sentences

Capt. Jonathan Tippet, who leads the Robbery-Homicide Division, is expected to provide details of how the crime unfolded and how the suspects were captured.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2023

That’s the task force Tippet is leading up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2022

According to Capt. Jonathan Tippet, who spearheads the task force, police have identified at least 17 gangs, most based out of South L.A. and operating independently, that are involved.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2022

Such attacks were “almost unheard of” before last year, Tippet said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2022

Leggings 77 Waistcoat 78 Knitted ditto 79 Warm Tippet 80 Night Cap 82 Ditto 83 Lambs’-wool sleeve 84 Cephaline ib.

From The Ladies' Knitting and Netting Book by Watts, Miss