BAREHEADED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does bareheaded mean? 

• BAREHEADED (adjective)
  The adjective BAREHEADED has 1 sense:

1. having the head uncovered

  Familiarity information: BAREHEADED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• BAREHEADED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Having the head uncovered

Synonyms:

bared; bareheaded

Context example:

with bared head

Similar:

unclothed (not wearing clothing)

 Context examples 

“Fool! Imbecile! Yahoo!” I shouted, when I thought it was meet to arouse Maud; but this time I shouted in merriment as I danced about the beach, bareheaded, in mock despair.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

The conservatory doors were standing open, and Rosa Dartle was walking, bareheaded, with a quick, impetuous step, up and down a gravel walk on one side of the lawn.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

It was long before Mr. Dick ever spoke to him otherwise than bareheaded; and even when he and the Doctor had struck up quite a friendship, and would walk together by the hour, on that side of the courtyard which was known among us as The Doctor's Walk, Mr. Dick would pull off his hat at intervals to show his respect for wisdom and knowledge.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

Now there is a solemn hush, which we have brought from home with what is resting in the mould; and while we stand bareheaded, I hear the voice of the clergyman, sounding remote in the open air, and yet distinct and plain, saying: I am the Resurrection and the Life, saith the Lord!

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)