Definition of bald
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: lacking a natural or usual covering (as of hair, vegetation, or nap)
his bald head Both men were bald. a bald hill bald trees The rug was bald with wear.
b
: having little or no tread
bald tires
2
: marked with white
a horse with a bald face
3
: lacking adornment or amplification
a bald assertion
4
: undisguised, palpable
bald arrogance
bald
verb
balded; balding; balds
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The first known use of bald was in the 14th century
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