Headdresses

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A decorative covering worn on the head, often symbolizing cultural or social identity
2. Items commonly made from fabrics or other materials that are styled and adorned to enhance the wearer's appearance
3. Ornamental pieces that can signify rank, tradition, or belonging within various communities and ceremonies

Etymology: "Headdresses" is simply the plural of "headdress", and the plain history of the singular is a compound: "head" combined with "dress", the latter meaning clothing or attire. Put together, the two words describe exactly what the object is, a dress for the head, which is why the term has stayed transparent to speakers for centuries. Its parts are ordinary English words, so the word needs no hidden story; its meaning has simply stayed close to its literal makeup.

Synonyms: headpieces, headgear