n. 1. A covering or ornament for the head; a headtire; as, chiefs among the plains Indians had elaborate long headdresses with many feathers. [ 1913 Webster ]

Among birds the males very often appear in a most beautiful headdress, whether it be a crest, a comb, a tuft of feathers, or a natural little plume. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A manner of dressing the hair or of adorning it, whether with or without a veil, ribbons, combs, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]