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HEAD-DRESS

\hˈɛddɹˈɛs], \hˈɛddɹˈɛs], \h_ˈɛ_d_d_ɹ_ˈɛ_s]\

Definitions of HEAD-DRESS

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A dress for a lady's head.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

An ornamental covering for the head.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A fillet; a band for the head;â€”the band at each end of a book.
n. A dress or ornamental covering worn on the head.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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