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A protective covering for the head.
A set of headphones; a headset.
See headstall .
An ornamental design, especially at the top of a page.
The seat of intelligence; brains.
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Share This headpiece noun 1. the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head [syn: headstall ] 2. a protective helmet for the head
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Head"piece`\, n. 1. Head.
In his headpiece he felt a sore pain. --Spenser.
2. A cap of defense; especially, an open one, as distinguished from the closed helmet of the Middle Ages.
3. Understanding; mental faculty.
Eumenes had the best headpiece of all Alexander's captains. --Prideaux.
4. An engraved ornament at the head of a chapter, or of a page.
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