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headpiece

head·piece [ héd pss ] (plural head·pieces)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. dress head decoration: an ornamental accessory for the head
The bride wore a headpiece adorned with crystals.

2. printing design at top of page: an ornamental design printed at the beginning of a text

3. riding bridle part: the part of a horse's bridle that fits around the head

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