foretop

Definitions

• (obsolete) The top of the head; the top of the forehead.
• (obsolete) The lock of hair which grows on top of the forehead; the corresponding part of a wig.
• (obsolete) In the phrase, to take time (or occasion or opportunity) by the foretop, meaning "to boldly seize an opportunity".
• (obsolete) A fop; one who sports a foretop.
• (UK) An erect tuft of hair.
• The forelock of a horse.
• (nautical) A platform at the top of the foremast, supported by the trestle trees.
• The front seat at the top of a horse-drawn vehicle.