foretop

  1. Noun.  (obsolete) The top of the head; the top of the forehead.
  2. Noun.  (obsolete) The lock of hair which grows on top of the forehead; the corresponding part of a wig.
  3. Noun.  (obsolete) In the phrase, ''to take time'' (or ''occasion'' or ''opportunity'') ''by the foretop'', meaning "to boldly seize an opportunity".
  4. Noun.  (obsolete) A fop; one who sports a foretop.
  5. Noun.  (context, UK) An erect tuft of hair.
  6. Noun.  The forelock of a horse.
  7. Noun.  (nautical) A platform at the top of the foremast, supported by the trestle trees.
  8. Noun.  The front seat at the top of a vehicle.

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