a decorative band at the top of a page, chapter, etc any covering for the head, esp a helmet the intellect
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head•piece
(hed′pēs′),USA pronunciation n.
- a piece of armor for the head;
helmet. - any covering for the head.
- Radio and Televisiona headset.
- the head as the seat of the intellect;
judgment. - the top piece or part of any of various things.
- [Print.]a decorative piece at the head of a page, chapter, etc.
- head + piece 1520–30
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