Headdress

/ˈhɛddres/ noun

A decorative or functional covering or ornament worn on the head, ranging from simple to elaborate.

Compound word: 'head' (from Proto-Germanic) + 'dress' (from Old French 'drecier', to arrange). The compound emerged in the 1300s to describe any arrangement of fabric, jewels, or other materials adorning the head.

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