foretop

Meaning

Noun

• The top of the head; the top of the forehead.
• The lock of hair which grows on top of the forehead; the corresponding part of a wig.
• In the phrase, to take time (or occasion or opportunity) by the foretop, meaning "to boldly seize an opportunity".
• A fop; one who sports a foretop.
• An erect tuft of hair.
• The forelock of a horse.
• A platform at the top of the foremast, supported by the trestle trees.
• The front seat at the top of a horse-drawn vehicle.

Origin

• From Middle English fore-top, for-top, equivalent to fore- + top.