tippet


tip·pet

noun \ˈti-pət\

Definition of TIPPET

1
: a long hanging end of cloth attached to a sleeve, cap, or hood
2
: a shoulder cape of fur or cloth often with hanging ends
3
: a long black scarf worn over the robe by Anglican clergymen during morning and evening prayer

Origin of TIPPET

Middle English tipet
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with TIPPET

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