Definition of forelock

forelocknoun

chân trước

/ˈfɔːlɒk//ˈfɔːrlɑːk/

"Forelock" is a fascinating word with roots in Old English. It literally means "front lock," combining the words "for" (meaning "front") and "loc" (meaning "lock of hair"). Initially, it referred to the lock of hair worn on the forehead. Over time, it evolved to describe a tuft of hair worn by soldiers, sailors, and others as a symbol of their profession or allegiance. It's even used in the idiom "to touch one's forelock," signifying a gesture of respect or deference.

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a piece of hair that grows at the front of the head and hangs down over the forehead

một phần tóc mọc ở phía trước đầu và rủ xuống trán

a part of a horse’s mane that grows forwards between its ears

một phần bờm ngựa mọc về phía trước giữa hai tai của nó

Related words and phrases

Idioms

look/dress the part
to have an appearance or wear clothes suitable for a particular job, role or position
  • He acts and dresses the part of a gentleman.
  • He was a pirate in the school play and certainly looked the part.
    • mutton dressed as lamb
    (British English, informal, offensive)an offensive way to describe a woman who you think is trying to look younger than she really is, especially by wearing clothes that are designed for young people