havelock

[hav-lok]

noun

a cap cover with a flap hanging over the back of the neck, for protection from the sun.

Origin of havelock

1860–65, Americanism; named after Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857), English general in India

Havelock

[hav-lok, -luh k]

noun

a town in SE North Carolina.

a male given name.

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Examples from the Web for havelock

Historical Examples of havelock

Havelock turns and rides away down the road towards the rear.
Camps, Quarters and Casual Places
Archibald Forbes
I believe, however, the view of Havelock Ellis to be the right one.
The Truth About Woman
C. Gasquoine Hartley
But at that point Havelock the Dane removed his feet from the refectory table.
The Best Short Stories of 1917
Various
"That's why I want to know what you think," went on Havelock, irrelevantly.
The Best Short Stories of 1917
Various
"Oh, blow all that," said Havelock the Dane finally, over the top of his glass.
The Best Short Stories of 1917
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British Dictionary definitions for havelock

havelock

noun

a light-coloured cover for a service cap with a flap extending over the back of the neck to protect the head and neck from the sun

Word Origin for havelock

C19: named after Sir H. Havelock (1795–1857), English general in India

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