TOPET
Top"et, n. Etym: [F. toupet tuft. See Touper.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: The European crested titmouse. [Prov. Eng.]
TOP FERMENTATION
Top fermentation.
Defn: An alcoholic fermentation during which the yeast cells are carried to the top of the fermening liquid. It proceeds with some violence and requires a temperature of 14-30º C. (58-86º F.). It is used in the production of ale, porter, etc., and of wines high in alcohol, and in distilling.
TOPFUL
Top"ful, a.
Defn: Full to the top, ore brim; brimfull. "Topful of direst
cruelty." Shak.
[He] was so topful of himself, that he let it spill on all the
company. I. Watts.
TOPGALLANT
Top`gal"lant, a.
1. (Naut.)
Defn: Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast; designatb, or pertaining to, the third spars in order from the deck; as, the topgallant mast, yards, braces, and the like. See Illustration of Ship.
2. Fig.: Highest; elevated; splendid. "The consciences of topgallant sparks." L'Estrange. Topgallant breeze, a breeze in which the topgallant sails may properly be carried.