Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The back part of the head: opposed to forehead.
  • noun False hair worn on the back of the head.

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  • noun The wall of a steam locomotive's firebox, located in the cab, where the controls are mounted.

Etymologies

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back +‎ head

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