tippet

Etymology
From, , from.

Noun

 * 1) A shoulder covering, typically the fur of a fox, with long ends that dangle in front.
 * 2) A stole worn by Anglican ministers or other clergymen.
 * 3)  A piece of mail armor protecting the shoulders and neck; a camail.
 * 4)  A length of twisted hair or gut in a fishing line.
 * 5)  A handful of straw bound together at one end, used for thatching.
 * 6)  In fly fishing, the part of the leader that attaches to the fly.
 * 7) A bird's ruffle.
 * 8) One of the patagia, or pieces at the side of the pronotum of a moth.
 * 1)  A length of twisted hair or gut in a fishing line.
 * 2)  A handful of straw bound together at one end, used for thatching.
 * 3)  In fly fishing, the part of the leader that attaches to the fly.
 * 4) A bird's ruffle.
 * 5) One of the patagia, or pieces at the side of the pronotum of a moth.
 * 1) A bird's ruffle.
 * 2) One of the patagia, or pieces at the side of the pronotum of a moth.

Derived terms

 * tippet grebe (great crested grebe, )
 * tippet grouse (ruffed grouse, )