variants or mazzard
chiefly dialect
as in head
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth Granny threatened to whop me on the mazard if I didn't start minding my manners

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Noun
  • There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.
    Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 19 July 2017
  • Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.
    David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 July 2017
Noun
  • The growing dangers of heat waves can already be seen this summer, the researchers noted, pointing to the late June heat dome that settled over the Eastern U.S. and set new daily heat records in at least 50 cities, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
  • Lessons from the 2021 heat dome The 2021 heat wave was a catalyzing event for the community.
    Brian G. Henning, The Conversation, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Nehemiah was found shot in a vehicle in the 4800 block of Este Avenue just after 11 p.m. on July 13, officials said.
    Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
  • The pursuit, which started in the 3700 block of West Fond Du Lac Ave., ended half a mile away in the area of West Fond Du Lac Ave.
    Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • The Boost: Turkey, tofu, beans, and eggs serve up a good dose of protein, iron, potassium, and magnesium; nuts and seeds add healthy fats.
    Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
  • Pick options like beans, soy foods, nuts and seeds more often.
    Marygrace Taylor, Flow Space, 18 July 2025
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“Mazard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mazard. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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