Forelocks

/ˈfɔːrlɒks/ noun

Definition

Plural of forelock; multiple locks of hair on the forehead, or multiple fastening pins or wedges.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'forelock' using the standard English '-s' suffix, applicable to both the hair meaning and the mechanical fastening meaning.

Kelly Says

Victorian horses were often styled with elaborate braided forelocks and top-knots as status symbols—a horse's forelock was like a fancy hairstyle that announced its owner's wealth and taste.

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