headdress
noun
Origin of headdress
Related Words for headdress
helmet, hat, turban, tiara, cap, crown, bonnet, coronet, hood, coiffure, biretta, toque, busby, miter, bandoreExamples from the Web for headdress
Contemporary Examples of headdress
In 2007, a Dorset man brought a lawn statute featuring a recognizable Egyptian headdress to an expert for evaluation.
But some fashion-conscious Sikhs are reclaiming the individuality of their headdress.
He said he thought it “seemed right” to put his “sailors” in the headdress after seeing images of Sikh turbans.
Her beige niqab (a conservative Islamic headdress that shows only the eyes) was stained from hours of crying.
Gbowee shook her head—wrapped, as usual, in a colorful African headdress —and sighed.
Historical Examples of headdress
He gave a final touch to the headdress and the buffalo robe.
The Eyes of the WoodsJoseph A. Altsheler
Instruction in use of signals; use of headdress, etc., in making signals.
Manual of Military TrainingJames A. Moss
In the absence of signal flags the headdress or other substitute may be used.
Manual of Military TrainingJames A. Moss
The headdress must not be raised to ladies, but they must be given the military salute.
Manual of Military TrainingJames A. Moss
Fleetfoot wished that he could have a headdress and take part in the dance.
The Later Cave-MenKatharine Elizabeth Dopp