headnote en · NOUN
Etymology
From head + note.
Meanings
- A note at the head of a page, chapter, dictionary entry, or other document element.
- A summary of the relevant aspects of a legal case, usually found at the beginning of a case report.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| head note | alternative, rare | lexicographic | |
| head-note | alternative, rare | lexicographic | |
| headnotes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
endnote · footnote · hatnote · marginal note · strapline