Baldness
/ˈbɔːld.nəs/noun
The condition of lacking hair on the scalp.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, baldness was often associated with wisdom and spirituality, where the lack of hair symbolized a deeper connection to the divine.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bheldh-
“to shine or be bright.”
Old English
Old English
beald
“bold, brave, or having a bright appearance.”
Middle English
Middle English
bald
“lacking hair, bare.”
14th Century
Middle English
baldness
“the state of being bald.”
Modern English
English
baldness
“the condition of having no hair.”