shockheaded
[ shok-hed-id ]
/ ˈʃɒkˌhɛd ɪd /
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adjective
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Words nearby shockheaded
shochet, shock, shock absorber, shocker, shock front, shockheaded, shock-horror, shocking, shocking pink, shock jock, Shockley
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Example sentences from the Web for shockheaded
William and Kate, who were given a tandem model as a wedding present by the famously shockheaded mayor, are also fans.
British Dictionary definitions for shockheaded
shockheaded
/ (ˈʃɒkˌhɛdɪd) /
adjective
having a head of bushy or tousled hair
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