English English Dictionary

Being under the influence of strong drink; rendered weak or foolish by liquor, but not absolutely or completely drunk; fuddled; intoxicated.

Staggering, as if from intoxication; reeling.

The end, or tip, of the toe.

Being on tiptoe, or as on tiptoe; hence, raised as high as possible; lifted up; exalted; also, alert.

Noiseless; stealthy.

To step or walk on tiptoe.

of Tiptoe

The highest or utmost degree; the best of anything.

Very excellent; most excellent; perfect.

Any one of many species of long-legged dipterous insects belonging to Tipula and allied genera. They have long and slender bodies. See Crane fly, under Crane.

of Tipula

Of or pertaining to the tipulas.

of Tipula

A declamatory strain or flight of censure or abuse; a rambling invective; an oration or harangue abounding in censorious and bitter language.

Formerly, a member of an independent body of marksmen in the French army. They were used sometimes in front of the army to annoy the enemy, sometimes in the rear to check his pursuit. The term is now applied to all troops acting as skirmishers.

A tier, row, or rank. See Tier.

Attire; apparel.

A covering for the head; a headdress.

A child's apron, covering the breast and having no sleeves; a pinafore; a tier.

Furniture; apparatus; equipment.