Synonyms for headdress


Grammar : Noun
Spell : hed-dres
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɛdˌdrɛs

Top 10 synonyms for headdress Other synonyms for the word headdress

Définition of headdress

Origin :
  • 1703, from head (n.) + dress (n.).
  • noun accessory for head
Example sentences :
  • He gave a final touch to the headdress and the buffalo robe.
  • Extract from : « The Eyes of the Woods » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • Instruction in use of signals; use of headdress, etc., in making signals.
  • Extract from : « Manual of Military Training » by James A. Moss
  • In the absence of signal flags the headdress or other substitute may be used.
  • Extract from : « Manual of Military Training » by James A. Moss
  • The headdress must not be raised to ladies, but they must be given the military salute.
  • Extract from : « Manual of Military Training » by James A. Moss
  • Fleetfoot wished that he could have a headdress and take part in the dance.
  • Extract from : « The Later Cave-Men » by Katharine Elizabeth Dopp
  • Every dead white man was a feather in some Apache's headdress, for so they regarded it.
  • Extract from : « Arizona's Yesterday » by John H. Cady
  • This crown jewel sparkled in the headdress of the Marchioness at the ball.
  • Extract from : « The Greville Memoirs » by Charles C. F. Greville
  • These Gilles, or dancing men, were characterized by their headdress and humps.
  • Extract from : « The Spell of Belgium » by Isabel Anderson
  • "I wanted some feathers for an Injun headdress," said Davy sulkily.
  • Extract from : « Anne Of Avonlea » by Lucy Maud Montgomery
  • The only headdress worn was the yellowhammer-feather forehead-band.
  • Extract from : « Ceremonies of the Pomo Indians » by Samuel Alfred Barrett
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