Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tip-it]
- /ˈtɪp ɪt/
- /ˈtɪpɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tip-it]
- /ˈtɪp ɪt/
Definitions of tippet word
- noun tippet a scarf, usually of fur or wool, for covering the neck, or the neck and shoulders, and usually having ends hanging down in front. Compare stole2 (def 2). 1
- noun tippet Ecclesiastical. a band of silk or the like worn around the neck with the ends pendent in front. Compare stole2 (def 1). 1
- noun tippet a long, narrow, pendent part of a hood, sleeve, etc. 1
- noun tippet Angling. a short length of gut, nylon, or the like, for tying an artificial fly to the leader. a branch of the shaft of a bird feather, serving as the tail of an artificial fly. 1
- noun tippet scarf-like garment 1
- noun tippet Anglican clergy: black stole 1
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Origin of tippet
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at tip1, -et
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Parts of speech for Tippet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tippet popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
tippet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tippet
noun tippet
- bertha — a wide deep capelike collar, often of lace, usually to cover up a low neckline
- cape — A cape is a large piece of land that sticks out into the sea from the coast.
- capote — a long cloak or soldier's coat, usually with a hood
- cardinals — of prime importance; chief; principal: of cardinal significance.
- dolman — a woman's mantle with capelike arm pieces instead of sleeves.
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