Head"piece` (?), n.
1.
Head.
In his headpiece he felt a sore pain.
Spenser.
2.
A cap of defense; especially, an open one, as distinguished from the closed helmet of the Middle Ages.
3.
Understanding; mental faculty.
Eumenes had the best headpiece of all Alexander's captains.
Prideaux.
4.
An engraved ornament at the head of a chapter, or of a page.
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