Vocabulary : Tippet to Tipsiness
Tippet : A cape, or scarflike garment for covering the neck, or the neck and shoulders, -- usually made of fur, cloth, or other warm material. ;; A length of twisted hair or gut in a fish line. ;; A handful of straw bound together at one end, and used for thatching.Tipping : of Tip ;; A distinct articulation given in playing quick notes on the flute, by striking the tongue against the roof of the mouth; double-tonguing.
Tipple : An apparatus by which loaded cars are emptied by tipping; also, the place where such tipping is done. ;; To drink spirituous or strong liquors habitually; to indulge in the frequent and improper used of spirituous liquors; especially, to drink frequently in small quantities, but without absolute drunkeness. ;; To drink, as strong liquors, frequently or in excess. ;; To put up in bundles in order to dry, as hay. ;; Liquor taken in tippling; drink.
Tippled : of Tipple ;; Intoxicated; inebriated; tipsy; drunk.
Tippler : One who keeps a tippling-house. ;; One who habitually indulges in the excessive use of spirituous liquors, whether he becomes intoxicated or not.
