TOPPER

Top″per (?), n. 1. 1. One that tops, in any sense of the verb; specif.: (a) A cover of a top layer or part. (b) One that excels, surpasses, or is extraordinary of its kind. (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. 2. A top hat.
3. 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.