headpiece

English

noun
Definitions
  • The head; the brain.
  • Something covering the head.
  • Protecting cover for the head; a helmet.
  • A headset.
  • A headstall.
  • (printing) A decorative page heading used at the start of volumes or chapters.
  • The top piece or part of various things.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

piece

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