bare-headedadj.adv.
/ˈbɛːˌhɛdɪd/ With the head uncovered, esp. as a token of respect.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > respect > [adjective] > bareheaded or baring the head
barec1405
bare-headeda1533
capping1602
unbonneted1608
barehead1622
cap-in-hand1889
the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > respect > [adverb] > bareheaded
bareheadc1320
bare-headeda1533
cap-in-hand1565
a1533 Ld. Berners tr. Arthur of Brytayn (?1560) lxvii. sig. Qiiiiv He was fayre & gracyous and he was bare heded.
1601 J. Weever Mirror of Martyrs Ded. I was contented he should stand bare-headed to these churlish times.
1709 R. Steele Tatler No. 39. ⁋1 You shall see an Earl walk bare-headed to the Son of the meanest Artificer.
1822 W. Scott Fortunes of Nigel I. iii. 59 I was a bare-headed girl at the time.
Derivatives
bare-headedness n.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > respect > [noun] > manifestation of respect > uncovering the head
cap1565
capping1592
off-cap1606
hatting1645
hat honour1648
bare-headednessa1656
hat worship1659
hat-respect1669
hat homage1838
uncovering1855
a1656 Bp. J. Hall Shaking of Olive-tree (1660) ii. 237 Bare-headednesse was in Corinth..a token of honour.
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