3. Destitute of understanding or prudence; foolish; rash; obstinate.
[Obs.]
Witless headiness in judging or headless hardiness in condemning.
Spenser.
Head"light` (hd"lt`), n. (Engin.) A light, with a powerful reflector,
placed at the head of a locomotive, or in front of it, to throw light
on the track at night, or in going through a dark tunnel.
Head"line` (-ln`), n. 1. (Print.) The line at the head or top of a
page.