Head"piece` (-pēs`), n. 1. Head.

In his headpiece he felt a sore pain.

2. A cap of defense; especially, an open one, as distinguished from the closed helmet of the Middle Ages.

3. Understanding; mental faculty.

Eumenes had the best headpiece of all Alexander's captains.

4. An engraved ornament at the head of a chapter, or of a page.