Frontlet

//ˈfɹʌntlət// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The forehead. obsolete
  2. 2
    an adornment worn on the forehead wordnet
  3. 3
    The forehead of an animal, especially of a deer or stag (including the antlers).
  4. 4
    An ornament worn on the forehead.
  5. 5
    A bandage or medical preparation worn around the head.

    "Frontlets are known to every goodwife: rose-water and vinegar, with a little woman's milk, and nutmegs grated upon a rose-cake applied to both temples."

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frontal

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"Frontlets are known to every goodwife: rose-water and vinegar, with a little woman's milk, and nutmegs grated upon a rose-cake applied to both temples."

Etymology

From Old French frontelet, diminutive of frontel. Compare armlet.

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