Head″piece′ (–pēs′), n. 1. Head.
In his headpiece he felt a sore pain. Spenser.
2. A cap of defense; especially, an open one, as distinguished from the closed helmet of the Middle Ages.
3. Understanding; mental faculty.
Eumenes had the best headpiece of all Alexander's captains. Prideaux.
4. An engraved ornament at the head of a chapter, or of a page.