FOREHEAD


Meaning of FOREHEAD in English

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

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