Synonyms
Etymology

1. headword

noun. a content word that can be qualified by a modifier.

Etymology

  • head (English)
  • hed (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • word (English)
  • word (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. headword

noun. a word placed at the beginning of a line or paragraph (as in a dictionary entry).

Etymology

  • head (English)
  • hed (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • word (English)
  • word (Middle English (1100-1500))