tippet

n. [ OE. tipet, tepet, AS. tæppet, 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A length of twisted hair or gut in a fish line. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A handful of straw bound together at one end, and used for thatching. [ Scot. ] Jamieson. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]