tippet

Definitions

• A shoulder covering, typically the fur of a fox, with long ends that dangle in front.
• A stole worn by Anglican ministers or other clergymen.
• (Scotland) A length of twisted hair or gut in a fishing line.
• (Scotland) A handful of straw bound together at one end, used for thatching.
• (fishing) In fly fishing, the part of the leader that attaches to the fly.
• A bird's ruffle.
• One of the patagia, or pieces at the side of the pronotum of a moth.