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]
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]
