Obs. rare–1. [app. f. TOPPING vbl. sb.1 4 b + -LY1.] ? Pertaining to ‘toppings,’ skimmings of milk; hence, pertaining to cheese-making or cheese.
1573. Tusser, Husb. (1878), 107. A lesson for dairie maid Cisley, of ten toppings gests…. These toppingly gests be in number but ten, As welcome in dairie as Beares among men.
