headache

English

/ˈhɛdeɪk/

noun
Definitions
  • A pain or ache in the head.
  • (figurative) A nuisance or unpleasant problem.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English hevedeche inherited from Old English hēafodeċe (headache, pain in the head) compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English ache (parsley, celery).

Origin

English

ache

Gloss

parsley, celery

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

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Person/Thing

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