head-ringn.

Brit.

/ˈhɛdrɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈhɛdˌrɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: head n.¹, ring n.¹

Etymology: < head n.¹ + ring n.¹In sense 2 rendering Zulu isicoco and its cognates in related languages. With this sense compare earlier ring n.¹ 7l and ring kop n.

†1. A ring on top of the bridle or harness of a horse, cow, etc., to which a rein or rope may be attached. Cf. head terret n. at head n.¹ Compounds 4. Obsolete.

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the world > food and drink > farming > animal husbandry > general equipment > [noun] > tether > ring or loop

terret1724

head-ring1795

head terret1795

mink1801

1795 W. Felton Treat. Carriages II. (Gloss.) 222 Head Ring or Head Territ, a ring placed on the top of the bridle of the wheel harness, through which the leading reins pass when four horses are drove in hand.

1849 G. Head Rome II. xii. 311 The reins are attached to the bits of the wheelers and leaders exclusively, passing through the head-rings of the intermediate cattle.

2. Esp. in traditional Zulu society: a large ring worn on top of the head as a mark of status by adult men, and traditionally made from fibre, resin, and beeswax, and woven into the hair.

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the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > types of ornamentation > jewellery > jewellery worn on the head > [noun] > hair ornaments > worn by Zulu or Nguni men after marriage

head-ring1850

1850 Missionary Herald (Boston) Apr. 118/1 He made an application to us to be employed as a laborer; and shortly afterward, he expressed a determination to cut off his head-ring, remove to the station, and join the believers.

1866 C. Barter Alone among Zulus v. 51 When a [Zulu] soldier has attained a certain standing he receives the royal permission to marry, and adopt the head-ring as a mark of manhood.

1952 S. G. Millin Burning Man xxv. 227 I have worn the head-ring of a married man for three years.

1976 M. E. West & J. Morris Abantu 54 (caption) Around his head is the traditional head-ring of a married man... Traditionally the head-ring was of wax into which the hair was woven..but a rubber ring is the accepted modern alternative.

2007 Independent Extra (Nexis) 2 Feb. 4 We have photographs of him [sc. Ntshingwayo ka Mahole Khosa] sitting imperiously. He wears a head-ring, a small grey beard and a glowering disposition.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2013; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	head-ring
释义	head-ringn. Brit. /ˈhɛdrɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈhɛdˌrɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: head n.¹, ring n.¹ Etymology: < head n.¹ + ring n.¹In sense 2 rendering Zulu isicoco and its cognates in related languages. With this sense compare earlier ring n.¹ 7l and ring kop n. †1. A ring on top of the bridle or harness of a horse, cow, etc., to which a rein or rope may be attached. Cf. head terret n. at head n.¹ Compounds 4. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > farming > animal husbandry > general equipment > [noun] > tether > ring or loop terret1724 head-ring1795 head terret1795 mink1801 1795 W. Felton Treat. Carriages II. (Gloss.) 222 Head Ring or Head Territ, a ring placed on the top of the bridle of the wheel harness, through which the leading reins pass when four horses are drove in hand. 1849 G. Head Rome II. xii. 311 The reins are attached to the bits of the wheelers and leaders exclusively, passing through the head-rings of the intermediate cattle. 2. Esp. in traditional Zulu society: a large ring worn on top of the head as a mark of status by adult men, and traditionally made from fibre, resin, and beeswax, and woven into the hair. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > types of ornamentation > jewellery > jewellery worn on the head > [noun] > hair ornaments > worn by Zulu or Nguni men after marriage head-ring1850 1850 Missionary Herald (Boston) Apr. 118/1 He made an application to us to be employed as a laborer; and shortly afterward, he expressed a determination to cut off his head-ring, remove to the station, and join the believers. 1866 C. Barter Alone among Zulus v. 51 When a [Zulu] soldier has attained a certain standing he receives the royal permission to marry, and adopt the head-ring as a mark of manhood. 1952 S. G. Millin Burning Man xxv. 227 I have worn the head-ring of a married man for three years. 1976 M. E. West & J. Morris Abantu 54 (caption) Around his head is the traditional head-ring of a married man... Traditionally the head-ring was of wax into which the hair was woven..but a rubber ring is the accepted modern alternative. 2007 Independent Extra (Nexis) 2 Feb. 4 We have photographs of him [sc. Ntshingwayo ka Mahole Khosa] sitting imperiously. He wears a head-ring, a small grey beard and a glowering disposition. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2013; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1795
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