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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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
There’s something magical about walking around a large room in the middle of the city and being transported to a whole other world with just a headpiece.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2025
Model and stylist Lex Orozco-Cabral’s full chain-mail headpiece and top caused chatter and gleeful surprise as he pushed the limits of archival.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2025
One man wore a green inflatable Yoda headpiece, while another wore a conker-themed hat.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2024
“And that’s the trouble, isn’t it? I see you. You think I don’t, but I do. This was a nice touch, I must admit,” he says, turning the shimmering headpiece over in his hands.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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
The collection featured sari-draped dresses, Nehru-collared jackets and ornate headpieces.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2025
Sales from these two handmade headpieces will be donated to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2025
Butterflies alighting along arms and in elaborate headpieces.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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