hard head

noun

, Metallurgy.

First recorded in 1510–20

He had a hard head, a splendid constitution, tireless industry, a generally judicious temper.

I am meaning the kind of hard head which believes it contains all the wisdom and honour in the world.

The brandy was strong, and even the Breton's hard head soon succumbed to it.

We could see to the roots of the little fellow's hair all over his round, hard head.

As I say, he had a hard head to withstand the attacks made upon him.

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