ˈfȯrə̇d, ˈfärə̇d; ˈfōrˌhed, ˈfȯrˌh-, ˈfōəˌh-, ˈfȯ(ə)ˌh-; sometimes ˈfȯˌred or ˈfäˌred noun
Etymology: Middle English forheved, forhed, from Old English forhēafod, from for-, fore- fore- + hēafod head — more at head
1. : the part of the face above the eyes : brow
2. : the aspect or countenance as expressing emotion or personal qualities (as of assurance or effrontery or sometimes modesty)
3. : the front or forepart of something
flames in the forehead of the morning sky — John Milton
4. : the face of a mine working