3. Resembling a topic, or general maxim; hence, not demonstrative, but merely probable, as an argument. Evidences of fact can be no more than topical and probable. Sir M. Hale.
TOPICALLY
Top"ic*al*ly, adv.
Defn: In a topical manner; with application to, or limitation of, a particular place or topic.
TOPKNOT
Top"knot`, n.
1. A crest or knot of feathers upon the head or top, as of a bird; also, an orgamental knot worn on top of the head, as by women. A great, stout servant girl, with cheeks as red as her topknot. Sir W. Scott.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A small Europen flounder (Rhoumbus punctatus). The name is also applied to allied species.
TOPLESS
Top"less, a.
Defn: Having no top, or no visble fop; hence, fig.: very lofty; supreme; unequaled. " The topless Apennines." "Topless fortunes." Beau. & Fl.
TOP-LIGHT
Top"-light`, n. (Naut.)