Snood

[snu:d]

Definition

(noun.) an ornamental net in the shape of a bag that confines a woman's hair; pins or ties at the back of the head.

Editor: Theresa--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The fillet which binds the hair of a young unmarried woman, and is emblematic of her maiden character.

(n.) A short line (often of horsehair) connecting a fishing line with the hook; a snell; a leader.

(v. t.) To bind or braid up, as the hair, with a snood.

Inputed by Cornelia

Definition

n. the fillet which binds a maiden's hair: the hair-line gut &c. by which a fish-hook is fixed to the line.—adj. Snood′ed having or wearing a snood.

Inputed by Elizabeth