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heads

[ hedz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

(of a coin) with the top, or obverse, facing up:
On the first toss, the coin came up heads.

heads

/ ��ɛ�� /

with the obverse side of a coin uppermost, esp if it has a head on it: used as a call before tossing a coin Compare tails
the heads informal.
people in authority

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Origin of heads¹

First recorded in 1675–85; head + -s ¹

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For it will be one of the largest gatherings of global heads of state and government since the funeral of the late Queen in 2022.

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This is in marked contrast to the heads of state or government who will be attending from most major nations, including US President Donald Trump.

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Finally, they don a simple white linen or silk mitre on their heads.

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The secretary of state also heads the Roman Curia, the Church's central administration.

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