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The crown that doesn't need a kingdom, just a head bold enough to wear it.
means A headpiece is any decorative or functional covering worn on the head, from crowns and tiaras to helmets and ornamental bands.
from A plain compound of "head" and "piece," both old Germanic-rooted English words — "head" from Old English "heafod" and "piece" arriving via Old French "piece." Originally it often meant the part of a suit of armour that guarded the skull, before it broadened to cover anything you might wear up top, ornamental or protective alike.
- royal origin
- Ancient diadems signaled status before written language existed
- warrior gear
- Maori and Aztec headpieces marked rank in battle
- audio meaning
- Also names the earpiece worn by call-center workers worldwide
- runway staple
- Couture shows often feature headpieces costing more than cars
- bridal tradition
- Veils descend from ancient charms warding off evil spirits
crown of charlemagne — holy roman emperor's coronation regalia, 8th century, housed in vienna
papal tiara — three-tiered ceremonial crown worn by popes until paul vi in 1963
taj mahal finial — golden crescent and spire topping the mughal mausoleum in agra, india