"billethead" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: billetheads [plural]
Etymology: From billet + head. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|billet|head}} billet + head Head templates: {{en-noun}} billethead (plural billetheads)
  1. (nautical) A carved wooden decoration, usually at the bow of a vessel, generally smaller than a figurehead Categories (topical): Nautical Synonyms: billet head, billet-head

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