(from the article `tippet`) In the 15th century, the designation tippet came to signify a long streamer (also called liripipe) extending from a hat or hood. Tippet may also ... ...were short until the later 15th century, and men were mostly clean-shaven. The main head covering was the hood with an attached shoulder cape and ... [2 re... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/57