tippet

  1. Noun.  a shoulder covering, typically the fur of a fox, with long ends that dangle in front.
  2. Noun.  a stole worn by Anglican ministers.
  3. Noun.  (obsolete) A length of twisted hair or gut in a fishing line.
  4. Noun.  (obsolete) A handful of straw bound together at one end, used for thatching.

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