bald–headed
Definition of bald–headed
1 : bald
2 of a schooner : without topmasts
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1580
First Known Use of bald–headed
1580
bald–headed
Definition of bald–headed
: in a rush without care or caution : precipitately she came out bald-headed and accused me of having stolen the case — Valentine Williams the planes went bald-headed for the enemy squadron
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Origin and Etymology of bald–headed
1bald-headed
First Known Use: 1848
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