A square scarf or cloth worn over the head, especially for protection from weather or as part of traditional dress.
Compound of 'head' + 'square,' describing the square shape of the cloth. The term appears in historical records and regional dialects, particularly in Scandinavian and British English, dating to at least the 18th century.
Headsquares were the practical everyday headwear for working women for centuries—way before the fashionable 'babushka' style, they were just efficient ways to keep your hair clean while doing chores and staying warm in a drafty cottage.
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