headpiece
Americannoun
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printing a decorative band at the top of a page, chapter, etc
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any covering for the head, esp a helmet
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archaic the intellect
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a less common word for crownpiece
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Now Patricia’s red dress and antler headpiece ensemble will be this year’s go-to Halloween costume.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Made by Poupard, Napoleon's official hatmaker, the headpiece displays all the hallmark features of an authentic imperial bicorne, including its distinctive proportions, a small tricolour cockade, and a silk‑taffeta lining, Parich said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
One man wore a green inflatable Yoda headpiece, while another wore a conker-themed hat.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2024
Be an absolute darling with a limited-edition Victorian-era inspired headpiece made with delicate lace and fine Italian canvas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2024
Marlena has removed Rosie’s headpiece, which hangs over the chair in front of her vanity.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Across the bank holiday weekend, more than two million people were expected to join in the celebrations, featuring thousands of parade performers in sequins, feathers and bejewelled headpieces.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
To his audience, many of them women aged 18 to 30, Johnson presents the world of colts, jockeys and towering headpieces as a networking opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Before dining, customers picked out their garments from a room lined with traditional "hanfu", or Han clothing, headpieces adorned with faux jewels, and accessories.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2025
Sales from these two handmade headpieces will be donated to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2025
James and I hung back at another counter, which was full of jeweled headpieces and long necklaces.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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