Plural of headpiece; decorative or functional items worn on the head such as tiaras, helmets, ornaments, or ornamental covers for the head.
Compound of 'head' and 'piece'; used since medieval times to describe both armor protection and ceremonial head ornaments.
Royal headpieces like crowns and tiaras hide intricate metalwork underneath—some medieval crowns weighed 5 pounds and nobles' necks were actually strengthened to wear them!
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