Definition of tippets:
(n) :
A shoulder covering, typically the fur of a fox, with long ends that dangle in front.
(n) :
A stole worn by Anglican ministers or other clergymen.
(n) :
(fishing) In fly fishing, the part of the leader that attaches to the fly.
(n) :
(historical) A piece of mail armor protecting the shoulders and neck; a camail.
(n) :
A bird's ruffle.
(n) :
One of the patagia, or pieces at the side of the pronotum of a moth.