Bakehead

/ˈbeɪkhed/ noun

Definition

The open front or mouth of a baking oven, or a person who operates a bakery or oven.

Etymology

Compound of 'bake' and 'head,' likely referring to the opening of an oven (the 'head' or foremost part) or a person in charge of baking.

Kelly Says

Medieval bakers were such important members of communities that they developed specialized vocabulary—bakehead shows how occupations created unique vocabulary for parts of their workspace.

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