tippet

noun

1. 1

   A shoulder covering, typically the fur of a fox, with long ends that dangle in front.

2. 2

   A stole worn by Anglican ministers or other clergymen.

3. 3

   A length of twisted hair or gut in a fishing line.

4. 4

   A handful of straw bound together at one end, used for thatching.

5. 5

   In fly fishing, the part of the leader that attaches to the fly.

6. 6

   A bird's ruffle.

7. 7

   One of the patagia, or pieces at the side of the pronotum of a moth.