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Topping [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Rising above; surpassing.

2. Hence, assuming superiority; proud.

3. Fine; gallant.

Topping [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. The act of one who tops; the act of cutting off the top.

2. The act of raising one extremity of a spar higher than the other.

3. That which comes from hemp in the process of hatcheling.

Topping [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Topping-lift [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

A large strong tackle employed to suspend or top the outer end of a gaff, or of the boom of a main-sail, in a brig or schooner.

Toppingly [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Proudly; with airs of disdain. [Not an elegant word, nor much used.]

Toppingly [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Same as Topping, a., 3.

Toppingly [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

In a topping or proud manner.