Category: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]