boxhead

[ boks-hed ]

noun

, Printing.

1. a heading, heading, usually atthe top of a page, newspaper column, or column of figures, enclosed in a box formed by rules.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boxhead¹

First recorded in 1905–10; box ¹ + head

Example Sentences

It’s just like Jem Boxhead at our school.”

From Project Gutenberg

"Hell," he said, after a time, "I'm sure a triple-plated boxhead, an' no mistake!"

From Project Gutenberg

At 12 Boxhead about 8 miles west-south-west, Long Reach south-west by south 15 miles.

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