Forehead
/ˈfɔːr.hɛd/noun
The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.
Did you know?In many cultures, the forehead has been considered a site of spiritual insight and divine connection, often adorned with symbols of protection or enlightenment.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pə́r̥e
“To carry or to bear.”
Old English
Old English
forheafod
“The front part of the head, literally 'before the head'.”
Middle English
Middle English
forhed
“The frontal part of the head, indicating position.”
Modern English
English
forehead
“The region of the face above the eyebrows, retaining its ancient sense of prominence.”