\Tip"pet\, n. [OE. tipet, tepet, AS. t[ae]ppet, probably
fr. L. tapete tapestry, hangings. Cf. {Tape}, {Tapestry},
{Tapet}.]
1. A cape, or scarflike garment for covering the neck, or the
   neck and shoulders, -- usually made of fur, cloth, or
   other warm material. --Chaucer. Bacon.
2. A length of twisted hair or gut in a fish line. [Scot.]
3. A handful of straw bound together at one end, and used for
   thatching. [Scot.] --Jamieson.
{Tippet grebe} (Zo["o]l.), the great crested grebe, or one of
   several similar species.
{Tippet grouse} (Zo["o]l.), the ruffed grouse.
{To turn tippet}, to change. [Obs.] --B. Jonson.