tippet
tippet
Noun
pl: tippets
This term evokes an image of historical elegance and formal status, typically associated with the upper classes of the 18th and 19th centuries or high-ranking clergy. It carries a connotation of luxury and ornamentation, suggesting a garment that is more for display and prestige than for practical warmth.
In ecclesiastical contexts, the word shifts from a fashion accessory to a symbol of office. It refers to a specific liturgical vestment that signals authority and tradition within a church hierarchy, distinguishing it from the purely aesthetic use of the word in secular fashion.
Meanings
Examples
She wrapped a white lace tippet around her shoulders to complete the outfit.
The lady wore a luxurious fur tippet that kept her warm during the winter ball.
I wonder if this vintage tippet would match my evening gown.
Put on your tippet before we step outside into the cold air.
The bishop adjusted the silk tippet hanging from his sleeve.
The museum exhibit features a royal robe with an intricately embroidered tippet.
Does this tippet look too formal for a simple garden party?
The heavy velvet tippet draped elegantly over her arms.