TOPPER
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]
TOPPIECE
Top"piece`, n.
Defn: A small wig for the top of the head; a toupee.
TOPPING
Top"ping, a.
1. Rising above; surpassing.
2. Hence, assuming superiority; proud. The great and flourishing condition of some of the topping sinners of the world. South.
3. Fine; gallant. [Slang] Johnson.