Havelocks

/ˈhæv.lɑks/ noun

Definition

Plural of havelock; multiple cloth sun-protective coverings for caps or helmets.

Etymology

Simple plural of havelock formed by adding -s, maintaining the reference to General Havelock.

Kelly Says

When you see old photographs of colonizers in Africa and India, you'll spot havelocks everywhere—they were essential gear for surviving hot climates without modern cooling technology!

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