headband

English

/ˈhɛdˌbænd/

noun
Definitions
  • A strip of fabric worn around the head.
  • A hair-accessory, made of a flexible material and curved like a horseshoe, for holding one's hair back.
  • A strip of fabric attached to the top of the spine of a book; used as decoration and reinforcement.
  • (printing) A thin slip of iron on the tympan of a printing-press.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *hedband inherited from Old English hēafodbænd com from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English band (swaddling clothes).

Origin

English

band

Gloss

swaddling clothes

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