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tippet

noun

Meaning

  1. A shoulder covering, typically the fur of a fox, with long ends that dangle in front.
  2. A stole worn by Anglican ministers or other clergymen.
  3. A length of twisted hair or gut in a fishing line.
  4. A handful of straw bound together at one end, used for thatching.
  5. In fly fishing, the part of the leader that attaches to the fly.
  6. A bird's ruffle.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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