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backpiece

backpiece noun: a decorated comb that attaches a veil to the back of a bride's head.

Noun

backpiece (plural backpieces)

  1. A decorated comb that attaches a veil to the back of a bride's head.
  2. A large tattoo on a person's back.
  3. A piece or plate of armour protecting a person's back.
    Synonyms:
    backplate

Synonyms of backpiece

Forms of backpiece

pluralbackpieces

Origin of backpiece

From back + piece.

Questions about backpiece

What does backpiece mean?
Backpiece means a decorated comb that attaches a veil to the back of a bride's head.
What part of speech is backpiece?
Backpiece is a noun.
What is the plural of backpiece?
The plural of backpiece is backpieces.

Words near backpiece in the dictionary

  1. backpedallings
  2. backpedals
  3. backpeddle
  4. backpfeifengesicht
  5. backpfeifengesichts
  6. backpiece
  7. backpieces
  8. backplane
  9. backplanes
  10. backplate
  11. backplated

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