Topping1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Top.
2. (a.) Rising above; surpassing.
3. (a.) Hence, assuming superiority; proud.
4. (a.) Fine; gallant.
5. (n.) The act of one who tops; the act of cutting off the top.
6. (n.) The act of raising one extremity of a spar higher than the other.
7. (n.) That which comes from hemp in the process of hatchelling.
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