baldpate

[ bawld-peyt ]

noun

1. baldhead ( def 1 ).
2. the American widgeon, Anas americana, having a gray head with a white crown.

baldpate

/ ˈbɔːldˌpeɪt /

noun

1. a person with a bald head
2. the American wigeon See wigeon

Other Words From

• baldpated adjective
• baldpated·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of baldpate¹

First recorded in 1570–80; bald + pate

Example Sentences

To recreate the specific shape, volume and fineness of Trump’s hair, stylist Orla Carroll commissioned a baldpate prosthetic and also highlighted Gleeson’s real hair.

From Los Angeles Times

The cork went flying across the pool and hit a gentleman smack dab on his baldpate and I walked over to apologize and, it was Senator Jacob Javits.

From New York Times

But why?" added he with a poisonous smile, and taking the hat from his odious baldpate; "I am invulnerable.

From Project Gutenberg