n. 1. Head. [ 1913 Webster ]
In his headpiece he felt a sore pain. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A cap of defense; especially, an open one, as distinguished from the closed helmet of the Middle Ages. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Understanding; mental faculty. [ 1913 Webster ]
Eumenes had the best headpiece of all Alexander's captains. Prideaux. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. An engraved ornament at the head of a chapter, or of a page. [ 1913 Webster ]