Barehead

/ˈbɛərˌhɛd/ adjective

Definition

Having an uncovered head; not wearing a hat, hood, or crown.

Etymology

From 'bare' plus 'head,' a compound that has existed since Old English times to describe someone without head covering, which historically meant exposure to weather and loss of protection.

Kelly Says

In medieval times, going bareheaded was a sign of either poverty (you had no hat) or dramatic rebellion against social norms—which is why some religious orders made it part of their vows.

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