Tippet grebe

Tippet 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. [1913 Webster]

2. A length of twisted hair or gut in a fish line. [Scot.] [1913 Webster]

3. A handful of straw bound together at one end, and used for thatching. [Scot.] --Jamieson. [1913 Webster]

{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. [1913 Webster]