Head
/hΙd/noun
The upper part of the human body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
Did you know?In many ancient cultures, the head was seen as the seat of power and spirit, often adorned in rituals to signify divine connection.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kaput
βThe top or head part of something.β
Latin
Latin
caput
βHead, leader, or chief; often used in legal contexts to denote authority.β
Old French
Old French
hede
βHead; also used to describe a person in a position of authority.β
Middle English
Middle English
hed
βThe top part of the body, also used metaphorically for leadership.β
Modern English
English
head
βThe uppermost part of the body, symbolizing authority or control.β