What is another word for tippets?

Pronunciation: [tˈɪpɪts] (IPA)

Tippets are ornamental pieces of clothing typically worn over the shoulders or around the neck as a ceremonial scarf. The term tippet has a variety of synonyms, including stole, scarf, mantle, shawl, and kerchief. A stole is a long, narrow shawl-like garment worn over the shoulders, while a scarf is a piece of fabric worn around the neck. A mantle is a sleeveless garment that drapes over the shoulders, while a shawl is a larger piece of fabric often used as a wrap. Lastly, a kerchief is a small, triangular piece of fabric often tied around the neck. Each of these synonyms conveys the same idea as tippets.

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What are the hypernyms for Tippets?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Tippets

The parting voice of the Scotch Preacher still booms in my ears: "This," said he, as he was going out of our door, wrapped like an Arctic highlander in cloaks and tippets, "has been a day of pleasant bread."
"Adventures In Friendship"
David Grayson
At the corners I met the Newton boys so wrapped in tippets that I could see only their eyes and the red ends of their small noses.
"Adventures In Friendship"
David Grayson
Up, and to coach, and with a guide to Petersfield, where I find Sir Thomas Allen and Mr. tippets come; the first about the business, the latter only in respect to me; as also Fitzgerald, who come post all last night, and newly arrived here.
"Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete Transcribed From The Shorthand Manuscript In The Pepysian Library Magdalene College Cambridge By The Rev. Mynors Bright"
Samuel Pepys Commentator: Lord Braybrooke

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