longhead

[ lawng-hed, long- ]

noun

, Anthropology.

1. a dolichocephalic person.
2. a head heads with a low cephalic index.

Word History and Origins

Origin of longhead¹

First recorded in 1635–45; long ¹ + head

Example Sentences

Nearly every day Longhead would go into the forest in search of small animals for food.

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When evening began to draw near, Broken Tooth found herself looking often into the forest and wishing for Longhead's return.

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Longhead looked at her in some surprise and then returned the caress, and they walked arm in arm to the platform.

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Longhead assented and, as it was not far distant, they arrived at the locality a little before dark.

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The genial warmth of the fire pleased them greatly and they asked Longhead what it was and where it came from.

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