Reverse Dictionary: HE – HEAK

HEAD – ADJECTIVES
– having a large head BLUFFLE-HEADED Bk1911 Sc.
– having a large head CAPITOSE 1881
– having a large head CHOLTER-HEADED 1876 Eng. dial. 
– having a large head HEADY 1552 obs. rare
– having a large, round head CABBAGE-HEADED 1846 Amer. sl.
– having a long or large head MACROCEPHALIC 1851
– having many heads POLYCEPHALIC 1850
– having many heads POLYCEPHALOUS 1659
– holding the head high UPHEADED 1801 Amer. dial.
– pert. to the head CAPITAL a1225 obs.
– said when the skin of the head is sore from any cause, as from a cold HAIR-SORE Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– square-headed and large MELL-HEADED Bk1905 Eng. dial.
 
HEAD – ADVERBS
– with a violent shaking of the head LIKE A DOG KILLING SNAKES 1984 Amer. dial.
 
HEAD – NOUNS
– a big head GROUT-HEAD a1627 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– a broken head CRACKED CANISTER Bk1890 sl.
– a head that has been beaten, usually by the police OILED HEAD 1930s African-American sl.
– a large, heavy head LOGGERHEAD 1911 Amer. dial.
– the act of striking or vigorously rubbing someone on the head, with the knuckles NOOGIE 1988 Amer. dial.
– the bare top of the head SCALDY 1897 Sc. obs.
– the head ACORN 1920 Amer. & Brit. sl.
– the head ALIVE OR DEAD 19C Brit. rhyming sl.
– the head APPLE 1950 Amer. dial. jocular usage
– the head ATTIC 1823 Amer. sl.
– the head ATTIC STOREY Bk1894
– the head BAKE 1910s Irish sl.
– the head BALL OF LEAD 1900s rhyming sl.
– the head BARBER’S BLOCK E19 sl.
– the head BARNET 1969 UK sl.
– the head BEALER Bk1975 obs.
– the head BEAN 1905 sl. orig. US
– the head BEEZER 1915 sl.
– the head BELFRY 1911 sl.
– the head BISCUIT 1942 Amer. sl.
– the head BLOCK 1635 sl.
– the head BONCE 1889 Brit. sl.
– the head BOX 1903 Amer. sl.
– the head BRAIN BUCKET 1856 sl. rare
– the head BRAIN-BOX Bk1903 sl.
– the head BRAIN-CANISTER 1865 pugilistic sl.
– the head BUGLE 1921 Amer. dial.
– the head BUTTON 1928 US sl.
– the head CABASE 1914 Amer. dial.
– the head CABAZA;  CABEZA 1853 Amer. sl.
– the head CABBAGE Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– the head CABBAGEHEAD 1839 sl., disparaging usage
– the head CABOCHE 1969 Amer. dial.
– the head CABOODLE 1944 Amer. sl.
– the head CAKE 1908 US sl.
– the head CALABASH 1723 sl.
– the head CALLET 1825 Sc.
– the head CAN Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
– the head CANISTER 1811 sl.
– the head CAPERNOITIE 1819 Sc.
– the head CHERRY RED 1998 UK rhyming sl.
– the head CHIMNEY 20C African American sl.
– the head CHUMP 1859 sl.
– the head COCK-LOFT Bk1903 sl.
– the head COCOANUT;  COCONUT;  COKER-NUT  M19 sl.
– the head CONK;  KONK Bk1888 Eng. dial.
– the head CONKHOUSE 1946 Amer. dial.
– the head CONKPIECE 1940s African-American sl.
– the head COOP 1968 Amer. dial.
– the head COP 1967 Amer. dial.
– the head COSTRILL Bk1888 Eng. dial.
– the head COXCOMB 1567 obs.
– the head CRANION 1611 obs.
– the head CRANIUM 1647
– the head CRANKCASE 1960 US sl.
– the head CROWN c1330 rare
– the head CRUET 1941 Aust. sl.
– the head CRUMPET 1891 sl.
– the head CRUST 1915 Amer. dial.
– the head DAILY BREAD 20C Brit. rhyming sl.
– the head DANDER 1897 Eng. dial.
– the head DINGDONG 1929 Amer. dial.
– the head DOME M18 sl.
– the head DOMEPIECE 1970s US sl.
– the head DOORKNOB 1960s US sl.
– the head DREAM BOX 1970 Amer. dial.
– the head FIGUREHEAD 1839 Amer. nautical sl.
– the head FILBERT 1886 sl.
– the head FUSEBOX 1946 US sl.
– the head GABLE L19 sl.
– the head GABLE END L19 sl.
– the head GARRET 1796 sl.
– the head GOURD a1844 Amer. dial.
– the head GOURDHEAD 1965 Amer. dial.
– the head HAT HOLDER 1965 Amer. dial.
– the head HAT-RACK 1942 sl.
– the head HEAD-PIECE 1579 arch.
– the head IDEA BOX 1785 sl.
– the head IDEA-POT 1785 sl.
– the head JARHEAD 1969 Amer. dial., derogatory
– the head JOLLY L18 sl.
– the head JOLLY-NOB 1785 sl.
– the head JUDGE DREAD;  JUDGE DREDD 1998 UK rhyming sl.
– the head KABEEZER 1960s US sl.
– the head KADOOVA L19 Aust. sl.
– the head KA-ZIP 1900s sl.
– the head KERBASE 1914 Amer. dial.
– the head KERZIP 1900s sl.
– the head KNOB 1725 sl.
– the head KNOWLEDGE BOX 1755 sl.
– the head KNOWLEDGE-CASKET 1822 sl. obs. rare
– the head LEMON 1923 sl.
– the head MAPUS Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– the head MAST-HEAD 1884 jocular nautical usage
– the head MAZZARD 1602
– the head MELON 1919 Amer. sl.
– the head MIZZARD 1877 Amer. sl.
– the head NAB;  NABE 1567 sl. obs.
– the head NANA 1940s sl.
– the head NANCY Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– the head NANNY 1791 US criminals’ sl.
– the head NAP 1807 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– the head NAPPER 1724 UK sl.
– the head NAPPER-CASE 1892 Eng. dial.
– the head NAUP 1889 Eng. dial.
– the head NIDDICK 1558 Eng. dial.
– the head NOB 1690 Brit.
– the head NOBBIN 1944 Amer. dial.
– the head NOD M16 sl.
– the head NODDER 1950s sl.
– the head NODDLE 1509 sl.
– the head NODDLE-BOX B1900 Eng. dial.
– the head NODDLE-HEAD 1968 Amer. dial.
– the head NODIE 1791 Sc. 
– the head NOGGIN 1859 Amer. sl.
– the head NOGGIN-HEAD 1970 Amer. dial.
– the head NOGGLE 1966 Amer. dial.
– the head NOGGLE-HEAD 1970 Amer. dial.
– the head NOLL 1969 Amer. dial.
– the head NOODLE 1803 UK sl.
– the head NOPPER B1900 sl.
– the head NOPPY B1900 Eng. dial., juvenile usage
– the head NOUS-BOX E19 sl.
– the head NUT 1846 Brit. colloq.
– the head NUTTER 1960s sl.
– the head OLD NED 1930s rhyming sl.
– the head PACKY 1940s W. Indies sl.
– the head PALLET c1330 obs. exc. Sc.
– the head PANNIKIN L19 Aust. sl.
– the head PASH 1685 Sc.
– the head PAT 1790 Sc. jocular usage
– the head PENNY-A-MILE L19 rhyming sl. for ’tile’
– the head PHRENOLOGY BOX 1942 Amer. sl.
– the head PIMPLE 1818 sl.
– the head PONUM L19 Aust. sl.
– the head POT 1967 Amer. dial.
– the head PUMKIN;  PUMPKIN;  PUNKIN Bk1974 Amer. sl.
– the head SALLET 1652 nonce use obs.
– the head SCAMP Bk1904 Eng. dial.
– the head SCOLLE Bk1904 Sc.
– the head SCONCE;  SKONCE 1567 arch.
– the head SCONE 1942 Aust. & NZ sl.
– the head TATIE;  TATTIE 1878 Sc. & Eng. dial., contemptuous usage
– the head THINK BOX 1966 Amer. dial.
– the head THINKER 1942 Amer. dial.
– the head TIB B1900 Amer.
– the head TOP-HAMPER 1881
– the head TOPKNOT 1870 Amer. dial.
– the head TOP-PIECE 1830s Eng. dial. & colloq.
– the head TOP STORY 1932 US sl.
– the head TWOPENNY 1859 sl.
– the head UNCLE NED 1955 rhyming sl.
– the head WIG 1930s jive talk usage
– the head YEAD 1746 Eng. dial.
– the head, as the seat of confused ideas SMOKE-JACK 1761 obs.
– the head as the seat of intellect TOP STORY 1903
– the head, esp. a head well furnished with brains NAPPAN Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– the head, esp. a stupid one NEEP 1862 Sc.
– the head, implying stupidity JOBBERNOWL 1599 colloq.
– the head, or crown of the head TOPPING 1814 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– the head, predominantly in the sense of brains  LOAF OF BREAD L19 Brit. rhyming sl.
– the head, the skull DICKY 1873 Eng. dial.
– the rounded back part of the head BALL 1982 Amer. dial.
– the side of the head above and in front of the head; the temple; the cheek HAFFET 1513 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
– the temples of the head TANGVANGELS 1929 Sc. obs.
– the temples of the head TINGFANGS 1929 Sc. obs.
– the top of the head CANTLE 1822 Sc. obs.
– the top of the head CAP 1990s African-American sl.
– the top of the head CROWN c1275
– the top of the head HAIR-SCAUP Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– the top of the head HATTREL a1325 obs.
– the top of the head MOULD 1899 Amer. dial.
– the top of the head SKULL c1380 obs.
– the top of the head SUMMIT 1470-85 obs.
– the top of the head SHODE c1000 obs.
 
HEAD – NOUNS, PERSON
– a man with a noticeably small head MAPLE-HEAD 1953 Amer. dial.
– a person who holds the head high UPHEADER 1894 Amer. dial.
– a person with a big head GROUT-HEAD a1627 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– a person with a large head GALLON HEAD 1980s African-American sl.
– a person with a preternaturally large head HEADY-WHAP Bk1896 Eng. dial.
 
HEAD – PHRASES
– a bow of the head; a nod BEND OF THE FILBERT 18C sl.
 
HEAD – VERBS
– to cut off a person’s head, hands, etc., with a sword or other weapon SMITE OFF a1225 arch.
– to cut off or remove the head; to decapitate, to behead a person HEAD a1300 obs.
– to have the head struck off, to be beheaded HOP HEADLESS c1330 obs.
– to knock on the head; to kill by a blow on the head TOPPER 1869 sl.
– to move one’s head rapidly from side to side CHICKEN-NECK 1990s US sl.
– to shake or nod the head DODDLE 1938 Amer. dial.
– to strike the head against any hard object JAM Bk1902 Eng. dial.
– to swim, to be giddy or dizzy; said of the head SWIRL 1818
– to toss the head CAST a1225 obs.
– to toss the head TAUNT 1820 Eng. dial.
– to toss the head TAUNTLE Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– to toss the head YAUNCE Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– to toss the head, as in scorn GECK 1724 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– to toss the head, as in scorn GECK UP THE HEAD 1728 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– to toss the head in a stiff and affected manner NAGGLE 1847 colloq.
– to toss the head upwards and downwards, as a horse that needs a martingale GAIVEL 1825 Sc. obs.
– to wrap up or muffle the head MABBLE 1615 obs.

HEADACHE – ADJECTIVES
– in a state of headache and drowsiness consequent on intoxication COMATO-CRAPULOSE 1850 humorous nonce word

HEADACHE – NOUNS
– a headache FAT HEAD 1910s sl.
– a headache HEAD-ON Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– a headache HEAD-WARCH 1805 Eng. dial.
– a headache KINK IN THE CONK Bk1947 Amer. sl.
– a headache NAP-ACHE Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– a headache NOGGIN Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– a headache THROB Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– a headache and other ill effects from drinking BIG HEAD Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– a headache caused by overindulgence in alcoholic beverages; a hangover HEAD 1869 Amer. sl.
– a headache due to visiting exhibitions ACADEMY HEADACHE c1880 Eng. sl.
– a headache from drinking bad whisky BUSTHEAD 1939 Amer. dial.
– a headache; often applied to a headache caused by alcohol THICK HEAD 1991 sl.
– a headache, pain in the head HEAD-WARK;  HEAD-WERK c1000 obs.
– a severe one-sided headache, a migraine MEGRIM;  MEGRUM 1933 Amer. dial.
– a vinous headache BORDEAUX HAMMER.1576 humorous usage, obs.
– a violent headache BLAZING HEADACHE Bk1942 Amer. sl.

HEADACHE – VERBS
– to ache, to throb; said of the head in a headache, of a wound, etc. GILVER 1830 Eng. dial.

HEAD COVERING – NOUNS
– a piece of cloth that a woman folds over her head and ties under her chin MAMMY CLOTH 1970 Amer. dial.

HEAD-DRESS – NOUNS
– a head-dress; a covering, dress, or ornament for a woman’s head TIRE c1425 arch.
– a head-dress; attire for the head HEAD-TIRE 1560 now arch. or Eng. dial.
– a high head-dress or coiffure TOPPING c1690 obs.
– an unbecoming head-dress or ornament GALLITRAP 1777 Eng. dial.
– a widow’s head-dress, worn to signify her mourning state BANDORE L17
– a wire supporting the hair, a part of the head-dress fashionable in the early part of the 17th century PALISADE 1690 obs.
– a woman’s head-dress KERCHIEF a1300
– a woman’s head-dress, hair-net, or cap KELL a1400 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– head-dress, attire, apparel TIRING 1552 arch.
– the head-dress or kerchief of women in Old English times HEAD-RAIL 1834 obs. exc. Hist.

HEAD-DRESS – NOUNS, PERSON
– a head-dress-maker TIRE-MAKER 1611 obs.

HEAD-DRESS – VERBS
– to dress the hair or head with a ‘tire’ or head-dress TIRE 1539 arch.

HEADLAND – NOUNS
– a headland HEADROOM 1572 Sc. obs.
– a headland, a promontory BUTT 1598
– a headland or ness NESE 1497 Sc. obs. rare
– a headland or promontory, a ness NASE;  NAZE 1774
– a headland, promontory, or cape NESS 956
– a prominent headland, a projecting hill; a point of land jutting out into a lake NEB 1794 Eng. dial.

HEADLESS – ADJECTIVES
– headless ACEPHALOUS 1731

HEADLONG – ADJECTIVES
– blundering or lumbering headlong BREAK-NECK 1887
– headlong NECK-HEADLAND Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– headlong, impetuous, unrestrained; said of physical movement WANTON 1753 obs.
– headlong, obstinate, stiff-necked RAMSTRANG Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– headlong, precipitate RAMSTAM 19C Sc. & Eng. dial.
– headlong, precipitate, giddy HEADLAND;  HEDLIN 1863 Eng. dial.
– headlong, reckless NECK-OR-NOTHING 1814
– headlong; stretched flat; face downward; precipitate BELLY-FLAUGHT c1375 Sc.
– pursuing a headlong course, dashing along PASSIVATING 1864 Eng. dial.
 
HEADLONG – ADVERBS
– as with a headlong rush RAMSTAM-LIKE 1889 Sc.
– at headlong speed; impetuously NECK OR NOUGHT Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– headlong BITCH-WELP 1809 Eng. dial.
– headlong HEADLONGS 1546 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– headlong LIKE A WHIRLYGUST OF WOODPECKERS 1916 Amer. dial.
– headlong NECK AND HEEL 1837 Sc. 
– headlong NECK OVER HEAD 1579 obs. rare
– headlong, at full gallop; swiftly TANTIVY 1641 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– headlong, at full gallop; swiftly TANTWIVY 1785 obs.
– headlong, at full speed FULL-TILT-BOOGIE 1980s US sl.
– headlong; at great speed LIKE A SPOTTED-BOTTOMED APE 1947 US sl.
– headlong; at great speed LIKE A STRIPE-ASSED APE 1952 US sl.
– headlong; at great speed LIKE A STRIPED APE 1950 US sl.
– headlong, forcibly RAM-JAM 1879 Eng. dial.
– headlong, hastily HEAD-STOOP 1892 Sc.
– headlong, head downmost HEADSTOOPS c1400 obs.
– headlong, head-foremost HEADMOST Bk1902 Eng. dial.
– headlong, head-foremost HEADY-CRAW 1899 Sc.
– headlong, head over heels PITCHPOLE 1969 Amer. dial.
– headlong; impetuously LIKE A WHIRLYGUST IN A TEACUP 2006 Amer. dial.
– headlong, impetuously TICKLE-BUT 1874 Eng. dial.
– headlong, precipitate HEADFOREMOST 1871 rare
– headlong, precipitately HEADLAND 1863 Eng. dial.
– headlong, precipitately HEADLANDS 1892 Eng. dial.
– headlong; precipitately TAIL ON END 1790 obs.
– headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately ON AD 1565-73 obs.
– headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately UPON A HEAD 1579-80 obs.
– headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately UPON HEAD 1555 obs.
– headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly; violently, impetuously HEADILY c1450
– headlong, rapidly, violently RANK 1590 obs.
– headlong, sprawling ASPRAWL Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– headlong, straightforward, impetuously BORN-HEAD Bk1911 Sc.
– headlong, stretched flat; face downward BELLY-FLAUGHT 1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– headlong, very fast LIKE A BLUE-ARSED BABOON 1950s sl.
– headlong, very fast LIKE A STRIPED-ASS APE 1950s sl.
– headlong; with force NECK AND CROP 1890 Eng. dial.
– headlong; with force NECK AND HEELS 1895 Eng. dial.
– headlong, with the head foremost HEADLING a1300 obs.
– headlong, with the head foremost HEADLINGS c1400 obs.
– headlong, without forethought or preparation, recklessly BALDHEADED 1848 Amer. dial.
– headlong, without thought BANG-SWANG Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– in a headlong manner HEADLONGLY 1610 obs.
– in a headlong or break-neck manner; impetuously NECK-BREAK 1631
– in a headlong, precipitate manner; rashly, rudely; in confusion RAM-TAM 1735 Sc.
– in a headlong, precipitate manner; recklessly, rashly, rudely; in confusion RAM-STAM 1735 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– in a headlong way, precipitately HEADLONGWISE 1600 obs.
– with headlong force and suddenly RAMBOOZE 1898 Sc.
 
HEADLONG – NOUNS
– headlong quality or speed; precipitateness, rashness HEADLONGNESS 1580 rare
 
HEADLONG – VERBS
– to fall headlong FALL HEADLAND Bk1905 Eng. dial.

HEAD OVER HEELS – ADVERBS
– head over heels ACE OVER APEX 1960 US sl.
– head over heels ARSE OVER APEX 1920s sl.
– head over heels ARSE OVER APPETITE 1930s sl.
– head over heels ARSE OVER BALLOCKS 20C sl.
– head over heels ARSE OVER ELBOW 20C sl.
– head over heels ARSE OVER HEAD Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– head over heels ARSE OVER KETTLE 20C sl.
– head over heels ARSE OVER KICK 1920s Irish sl.
– head over heels ARSE OVER KITE 1960s NZ sl.
– head over heels ARSE-OVER-TEAKETTLE 1955 Amer. sl.
– head over heels ARSE OVER TIP Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– head over heels ARSE OVER TIT c1910 Aust. & Brit. sl.
– head over heels ARSE OVER TITS c1920 sl.
– head over heels ARSE OVER TOCK c1920 sl.
– head over heels ARSE OVER TUCK c1920 sl.
– head over heels ARSE OVER TURKEY L19 sl.
– head over heels ARSE OVER TURTLE 1955 Aust. sl.
– head over heels ARSE-UP-TO-TEACUP 20C sl.
– head over heels ARSE-VERSY 1678 Eng. dial.
– head over heels ARSEY-TURVEY c1860 Amer. sl.
– head over heels ARSEY-VARSY;  ARSEY-VERSY;  ARSY-VARSEY;  ARSY-VERSY 1539
– head over heels ARSEY-WARSEY 1678 Eng. dial.
– head over heels ARSY-FARCY 1678 Eng. dial.
– head over heels ARSY-VARSY 1612
– head over heels ASS-FRONTWARDS 1967
– head over heels ASS-OVER-APPETITE 1943 Amer. dial.
– head over heels ASS-OVER-APPLECART 1943 Amer. dial.
– head over heels ASS-OVER-ELBOW 1972 Amer. sl.
– head over heels ASS-OVER-ENDWAYS 1943 Amer. dial.
– head over heels ASS-OVER-HEAD 1899 Amer. dial.
– head over heels ASS OVER TEA CUPS 1948 US sl.
– head over heels ASS-OVER-TEAKETTLE 1948 Amer. sl.
– head over heels ASS-OVER-TIN CUP(S) 1963 Amer. sl.
– head over heels ASS-OVER-TIP 1976 Amer. sl.
– head over heels ASS-OVER-TIT 1938 Amer. sl.
– head over heels A OVER T 1980s sl.
– head over heels BASS-ACKWARD(S) 1930 Amer. dial. colloq.
– head over heels END OVER APPETITE 1927 Amer. dial.
– head over heels HEAD OVER KITTLE 1974 Amer. dial.
– head over heels HEAD OVER TEAKETTLE 1979 Amer. dial.
– head over heels HEAD OVER TINCUP 1940 Amer. dial.
– head over heels HEAD OVER TINCUPS 1968 Amer. dial.
– head over heels HEAD OVER TIN KETTLE 1960 Amer. dial.
– head over heels HEAD OVER TIP 1894 Eng. dial.
– head over heels HEELS OVER BODY 1894 Sc.
– head over heels HEELS OVER CRAIG Bk1902 Sc.
– head over heels HEELS OVER GOURIE 1790 Sc.
– head over heels HEELS OVER GOWDIE 1790 Sc.
– head over heels PITCHPOLE 1969 Amer. dial.
– head over heels TIP-AND-TAIL 1873 Eng. dial.
– head over heels TOP OVER TAIL c1330
– head over heels TOPSAILS OVER c1400 obs.
– head over heels TOP-TAILS 1923 Sc. obs.
 
HEAD OVER HEELS – VERBS
– to go head over heels, to tumble headlong, to fall KELTER 1805 Sc.
– to pitch him head over heels SEND A PERSON A LANDER Bk1902 Eng. dial.
– to turn head over heels COUP THE LADLE 1854 Ireland

HEADPHONES – NOUNS
– headphones BINS Bk2007 UK sl.
– headphones EARMUFFS 1942 US sl.
– radio headphones EARS 1942 Amer. sl.
– radio headphones, from their resemblance to tin cans CANS 1929 Amer. sl.

HEADPIECE – NOUNS
– a headpiece, usually of leather; a piece of armour for the head PALLET 1374 obs. exc. Sc.

HEADS OR TAILS – PHRASES
– heads or tails HEAD OR HARP 1802 Ireland

HEADSTRONG – ADJECTIVES
– extremely headstrong and impulsive in behaviour HABBER-GLABBER 1929 Sc.
– extremely headstrong and impulsive in behaviour HAMMER-GLAMMER 1929 Sc.
– headstrong SET-HEADED Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
– headstrong, boisterous, violent, impetuous OVERITIOUS B1900 Sc.
– headstrong; eager; excited EAGERLESS 1886 Eng. dial.
– headstrong, hasty, rash, reckless, impetuous RACKLE a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
– headstrong, heady HEADISH 1530 obs. rare exc. Amer. dial.
– headstrong, impetuous, rash, uncontrolled, wanton RAMMISH 1607 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
– headstrong, impetuous, violent, self-willed, persistent HEADY;  HEIDIE;  HEIDY 1871 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– headstrong, obstinate CAPITOSE 1881
– headstrong, obstinate HEAD-SET 1986 Amer. dial.
– headstrong, obstinate, arrogant, proud COBBY 1785 Eng. dial.
– headstrong, obstinate, bull-headed BUTT-HEADED 1908 Amer. dial.
– headstrong, obstinate, resisting control, advice, etc. in a noisy manner OBSTROPOLOUS 1806
– headstrong, obstinate, self-opinionated NOTIONATE 1871 Sc. & Amer. dial.
– headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed SAVIGEROUS 1839 Amer. dial.;  SAVIGROUS 1887 Amer. dial.;  SERGIVEROUS 1910 Amer. dial.;  SERVIGOUS 1883 Amer. dial.;  SERVIGROUS 1909 Amer. dial.;  SEVIGROUS 1835 Amer. dial.;  SURVIGEROUS 1952 Amer. dial.;  SURVIGOROUS 1974 Amer. dial.;  SURVIGROUS 1913 Amer. dial.;  SUVIGROUS 1893 Amer. dial.
– headstrong, obstinate, wilful, rash, testy TESTIF;  TESTIFF c1374 obs.
– headstrong, passionate, hot-headed, furious BRAINISH 1530 obs. or arch.
– headstrong, passionate; violent, rowdy or reckless in behaviour TEARING M17
– headstrong, passionate, wilful, self-willed, obstinate AFFECTIONATE 1542 obs.
– headstrong, perverse BOOL-HORNED;  BOUL-HORNED Bk1911 Sc.
– headstrong, perverse, obstinate, wrong-headed TOP-THRAWN 1808 Sc.
– headstrong, precipitate, devil-may-care, heedless, rash, unrestrained RAM-GAM 1929 Sc.
– headstrong, precipitate, hasty, impetuous, reckless RAM-STAM 1786 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
– headstrong, precipitate, impetuous RAM-RACE 1900 Sc.
– headstrong, reckless HEAD-OVER-HAP Bk1902 Sc.
– headstrong, reckless, apt to do things in a heedless, slapdash manner RACKLESS-HANDED 1778 Sc.
– headstrong, reckless, heedless, careless, rash, bold TEMERARIOUS 1532 now only literary usage
– headstrong, reckless, heedless, careless, rash, overbold TEMERARY c1410 obs.
– headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing BRICKETY 1868 Amer. dial.;  BRIGATY 1880 Amer. dial.;  BRIGETTY 1895 Amer. dial.;  BRIGGITY 1911 Amer. dial.;  BRIGGOTY 1952 Amer. dial.;  BRIGITY 1898 Amer. dial.
– headstrong, unruly RESTY c1696 sl.
– very headstrong or obstinate HARD-HEADED AS MISCHIEF 1986 Amer. dial.
 
HEADSTRONG – ADVERBS
– in a headstrong manner, rashly HEADILY c1450
 
HEADSTRONG – NOUNS
– headstrong, impetuous action; furious rush, precipitateness RAM-STAM 1790 Sc.
– headstrong resolution, anger, passion TER 1781 Eng. dial. obs.
 
HEADSTRONG – NOUNS, PERSON
– a headstrong, impetuous, blundering person RAM 1812 Sc.
– a headstrong or stubborn person OFF-OX 1848 Amer. dial.
– a headstrong person ADAM’S OFF-OX 1912 sl.
– a headstrong person BELTESHAZZAR’S OFF-OX 1867 US sl.
– a headstrong person GABE’S OFF-OX L19 sl.
– a headstrong, unruly, reckless, or wilful young man YOUNG-HEAD 1565 obs.
– a headstrong, untidy girl TAPPY 1824 Sc.& Eng. dial.
– a headstrong, untidy girl TAUPY 1893 Eng. dial.
– a headstrong, untidy girl TAWPY 1728 Sc.
– a person who acts in a headstrong and extraordinary manner HEUL;  HEWEL;  HEWL 1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.

HEADWAY – NOUNS
– headway in any task or purpose, progress SCAFF 1929 Sc.