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topper |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Topper \Top"per\, n. 1. One that tops, in any sense of the verb specif.: a A cover of a top layer or part [Colloq.] b One that excels, surpasses, or is extraordinary of its kind [Slang] c Any device for cutting off tops; as a turnip topper. d One who tops steel ingots. e A three-square float (file) used by comb makers. 2. A top hat. [Slang or Colloq.] 3. Tobacco left in the bottom of a pipe bowl; -- so called from its being often taken out and placed on top of the newly filled bowl. Also a cigar stump. [Slang] From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: topper n : a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with beaver or silk [syn: {dress hat}, {high hat}, {opera hat}, {silk hat}, {stovepipe}, {top hat}, {beaver}]
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