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A length of twisted hair or gut in a fish line.
A handful of straw bound together at one end, and used for thatching.
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.
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.
of Tipple
Intoxicated; inebriated; tipsy; drunk.
One who keeps a tippling-house.
One who habitually indulges in the excessive use of spirituous liquors, whether he becomes intoxicated or not.
of Tipple
A house in which liquors are sold in drams or small quantities, to be drunk on the premises.
To make tipsy.
In a tipsy manner; like one tipsy.
The state of being tipsy.
of Tipstaff
A staff tipped with metal.
An officer who bears a staff tipped with metal; a constable.