n. (Naut.) Any sail set forward of the foremast. Totten. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A significant shake of the head, commonly as a signal of denial. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Authority or dignity; chief place. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
n. Fountain; source. [ 1913 Webster ]
The headspring of our belief. Stapleton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. That part of a bridle or halter which encompasses the head. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Mach.) A part (usually separate from the bed or frame) for supporting some of the principal working parts of a machine; as:
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Now let the headstrong boy my will control. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Obstinacy. [ R. ] Gayton. [ 1913 Webster ]