Definitions

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  • noun any form of headwear consisting of a piece of material either tied of held in place with a band

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Examples

  • She was wearing a brilliant orange garment that was more like a robe than a dress, and an orange headcloth like a turban.

    THE FORBIDDEN GAME L.J. SMITH 2010

  • She was wearing a brilliant orange garment that was more like a robe than a dress, and an orange headcloth like a turban.

    THE FORBIDDEN GAME L.J. SMITH 2010

  • I straightened my headcloth and made a gesture of thanks, hand over my heart.

    Wildfire Sarah Micklem 2009

  • I took off my headcloth, and pulled my dress and underdress over my head and passed them to Catena with the left sleeve around the chain.

    Wildfire Sarah Micklem 2009

  • Galan had given me a headcloth of that color—the green that signifies beginning—when he and I were new together.

    Wildfire Sarah Micklem 2009

  • In haste I put on my headcloth and started for the door.

    Wildfire Sarah Micklem 2009

  • I twisted the shawl around my bald scalp like a headcloth, to protect myself from gazes.

    Wildfire Sarah Micklem 2009

  • He dragged her by her headcloth until her bound arms were stretched out behind her.

    Wildfire Sarah Micklem 2009

  • I took whatever clothing they could spare, a headcloth from one, a veil from another.

    I Was Sold on the Slave Block « Official Harry Harrison News Blog 2007

  • I heard it on its way, hissing and clapping canvas and leather against poles, and when it arrived it pulled loose the end of my headcloth.

    Wildfire Sarah Micklem 2009

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