beakhead

English

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) A protruding part of the foremost section of a sailing ship.
  • (archaeology) An ornament used in rich Norman doorways, resembling a head with a beak.

Etymology

Compound from English beak + English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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