Meaning
Coastal land that juts into the sea.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English hedelond, hedelonde, from Old English hēafodland, hafudland (“boundary, headland”), equivalent to head + land. Eclipsed non-native Middle English chevicir (“headland”), borrowed from Old French chevecier (“head piece”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: