headpiece

English

Etymology

head + piece

Noun

headpiece (plural headpieces)

  1. The head; the brain.
  2. Something covering the head.
  3. Protecting cover for the head; a helmet.
  4. A headset.
  5. A headstall.
  6. (printing) A decorative page heading used at the start of volumes or chapters.
  7. The top piece or part of various things.

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Translations

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References

  • OED2
  • The Macquarie Dictionary
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