tippet grouse

Ruffed \Ruffed\, a.
   Furnished with a ruff.
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   {Ruffed grouse} (Zool.), a North American grouse ({Bonasa
      umbellus}) common in the wooded districts of the Northern
      United States. The male has a ruff of brown or black
      feathers on each side of the neck, and is noted for the
      loud drumming sound he makes during the breeding season.
      Called also {tippet grouse}, {partridge}, {birch
      partridge}, {pheasant}, {drummer}, and {white-flesher}.

   {ruffed lemur} (Zool.), a species of lemur ({lemur varius})
      having a conspicuous ruff on the sides of the head. Its
      color is varied with black and white. Called also {ruffed
      maucaco}.
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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.
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   2. A length of twisted hair or gut in a fish line. [Scot.]
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   3. A handful of straw bound together at one end, and used for
      thatching. [Scot.] --Jamieson.
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   {Tippet grebe} (Zool.), the great crested grebe, or one of
      several similar species.

   {Tippet grouse} (Zool.), the ruffed grouse.

   {To turn tippet}, to change. [Obs.] --B. Jonson.
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