fore|head

fore|head
fore|head «FR ihd, FOR-; FR HEHD, FOR-», noun.
1. the part of the face above the eyes: »

His forehead was noble, but his mouth was cruel.

SYNONYM(S): brow.
2. Figurative. a front part: »

Even to the teeth and forehead of our faults (Shakespeare).

[Old English forhēafod < fore- fore- + hēafod head]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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