headhair

English

noun
Definitions
  • Hair which grows on the head.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *heed-heer inherited from Old English hēafodhǣr (hair of the head, headhair) compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English hair.

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English

hair

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