Topping

p. 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. Johnson.

n. 1. The act of one who tops; the act of cutting off the top.

2. (Naut.) The act of pulling one extremity of a yard higher than the other.
3. (pl.) That which comes from the hemp in the act of hatcheling. Craig.