Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for A-HEAD'
A-HEAD', adv. [ahed'; a and head, or at head.]
- Further forward than another thing; in front; originally a sea term, denoting further forward than another ship, or on the point to which the stem is directed, in opposition to astern. – Mar. Dict.
- Onward; forward; toward the point before the stem or head; as, move ahead.
- Headlong; without restraint; precipitantly; as, children suffered to run ahead. [Not used.] – L'Estrange.
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