Definition

A piece of clothing worn over the shoulders, often made of fur or cloth, that has long ends hanging down in front.

Example

The priest wore a beautiful tippet during the ceremony.

Conversation

I saw a beautiful tippet in the store yesterday.

Oh really? What did it look like?

It was made of soft fur and had long ends that hung down.

That sounds lovely! I can imagine it being really warm.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tippet originates from Old French 'tipet', meaning a small piece of cloth or a scarf. It refers to a piece of clothing worn around the neck or shoulders, often for warmth.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small piece of cloth or scarf that you wear around your neck for warmth — that's what a tippet is.

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