Chapter Head-master to Hedonism of H by Soule's Synonymes

Head-master to Hedonism

Head-master, n. Principal (of a school).

Head-money, n. Poll-tax, capitation-tax.

Head off. Intercept, head, get before, prevent, stop.

Head-piece, n.

1. Helmet, helm, morion, casque, armor for the head.

2. Head, brain, seat of understanding, understanding.

3. (Printing.) Ornament at the heading.

Headsman, n. Executioner.

Headstone, n.

1. Corner-stone.

2. Gravestone.

Headstrong, a. Stubborn, obstinate, dogged, violent, ungovernable, unruly, intractable, heady, headless, self-willed, cross-grained, cantankerous, froward.

Head-voice, n. Falsetto.

Head-work, n. Mental labor, intellectual labor, brain-work.

Heady, a.

1. Rash, impetuous, hasty, precipitate, inconsiderate, reckless, thoughtless, impulsive.

2. Stubborn. See headstrong.

3. Inflaming, intoxicating, exciting, strong, highly spirituous, apt to affect the head.

4. Violent, impetuous, rushing, headlong.

Heal, v. a.

1. Cure, remedy, restore, make sound or whole.

2. Reconcile, compose, soothe, settle, harmonize, make up.