Meaning of the word tippet in English

What does tippet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tippet

US /ˈtɪp.ɪt/

UK /ˈtɪp.ɪt/

a woman's long fur or cloth scarf or shawl worn around the neck and shoulders.

Example:

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She wore a warm fur tippet to the winter ball.

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The bride's elegant gown was complemented by a delicate lace tippet.

Synonym:

stole shawl scarf wrap boa

a long, narrow, tapering streamer or scarf, especially one forming part of an academic or ecclesiastical dress.

Example:

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The priest wore a black cassock with a white tippet.

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Graduates often wear a gown and a tippet during commencement ceremonies.

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