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Webster 1913 Edition
Frontal
Fron′tal
,Adj.
[Cf. F.
frontal
.] Belonging to the front part; being in front
; esp. (Anat.)
, Of or pertaining to the forehead or the anterior part of the roof of the brain case;
as, the
. frontal
bonesFron′tal
,Noun.
[F.
frontal
, fronteau
, OF. Frontel
, frontal
, L. frontale
an ornament for the forehead, frontlet. See Front
.] 1.
Something worn on the forehead or face; a frontlet
; as: (a)
An ornamental band for the hair.
(b)
(Mil.)
The metal face guard of a soldier.
2.
(Arch.)
A little pediment over a door or window.
3.
(Eccl.)
A movable, decorative member in metal, carved wood, or, commonly, in rich stuff or in embroidery, covering the front of the altar. Frontals are usually changed according to the different ceremonies.
4.
(Med.)
A medicament or application for the forehead.
[Obs.]
Quincy.
5.
(Anat.)
The frontal bone, or one of the two frontal bones, of the cranium.
Webster 1828 Edition
Frontal
FRONT'AL
,Noun.
1.
In medicine, a medicament or preparation to be applied to the forehead.2.
In architecture, a little pediment or frontpiece, over a small door or window.3.
In Jewish ceremonies, a frontlet or browband, consisting of four pieces of vellum, laid on leather, and tied round the forehead in the synagogue; each piece containing some text of scripture.