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/hɛdz/
(head)
top or leader
Etymology
Etymology Information
'head' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'heafod', where 'heafod' meant 'top of the body'.
Historical Evolution
'heafod' transformed into the Middle English word 'hed', and eventually became the modern English word 'head'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'top of the body', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'head', referring to the upper part of the human body or the front part of an animal's body.
The heads of the statues were beautifully carved.
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