BALDPATE

baldhead, baldpate, baldy, skinhead, skin

(noun) a person whose head is bald or shaved

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

baldpate (plural baldpates)

A bald-headed person.

A bald head.

A bird, the American wigeon (Anas americana).

Synonyms

• (bald person): See Thesaurus:bald person

• (bald head): chrome dome

• (bird): American wigeon, Anas americana, zuisin

Source: Wiktionary


Bald"pate`, n.

1. A baldheaded person. Shak.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The American widgeon (Anas Americana).

Bald"pate`, Bald"pat`ed, a.

Definition: Destitute of hair on the head; baldheaded. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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