Headgears

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An item worn on the top of the head for protection, ornamentation, or restriction of hair
2. A type of apparatus designed to be fitted around the head for specific purposes such as holding hair in place or serving as a mounting for other items
3. Objects that are placed on the head for various functions, including fashion, safety, or gameplay situations

Etymology: "Headgears" is simply the plural of "headgear," which is a compound of "head" and "gear." "Head" is an ancient Germanic word for the top part of the body, and "gear" is a word of Scandinavian origin that in older English meant equipment, apparel, or things that were prepared or ready for use. Put together, "headgear" names whatever equipment or clothing a person puts on their head. The plural form is less common than the singular, which is a mass noun in ordinary use. Speakers usually say "headgear" to cover all such items together, and reach for "headgears" only when they want to speak of several distinct kinds of head coverings as separate things.