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head·long (hed′lôŋ′)
adverb
- with the head first; headfirst
- with uncontrolled speed and force
- recklessly; rashly; impetuously
Etymology: LME hedlong, altered (by assoc. with along) < ME hedelinge(s) < hede, head + -linge, adv. suffix
adjective
- Old Poet. steep; dizzy; precipitous a headlong height
- with or done with the head first or foremost; headfirst
- moving with uncontrolled speed and force
- reckless; impetuous
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