Etymology

headcloth

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Today it means: Any form of headwear consisting of a piece of material either tied or held in place with a band. Full definition →

Old English hēafodclāþ
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  1. Old English · inherited fromhēafodclāþ
  2. English todayheadcloth

From Old English hēafodclāþ, equivalent to head + cloth.

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