ˈfōrˌtäp, ˈfȯr-, ˈfōəˌ-, ˈfȯ(ə)ˌ- or in sense 3 -_təp noun
Etymology: Middle English fortop, foretop, from for-, fore- fore- + top
1. archaic : the front of the crown of the head ; also : the crown of the head
2. : hair on the forepart of the head: as
a. archaic : an ornamental arrangement of the front of a wig or hairdo
b. : the forelock of a horse
3.
a. : the platform at the head of a ship's foremast — see ship illustration
b. : foretopman