barrelhead

[bar-uhl-hed]

bar·rel·head

[bar-uhl-hed]
noun
1.
either of the round, flat sections that form the top and bottom of a barrel.
2.
on the barrelhead, in advance or on demand: They won't deliver the merchandise unless we pay cash on the barrelhead.

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Barrelhead is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.

Origin:
1830–40; barrel + head
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