havelock

noun

have·​lock ˈhav-ˌläk How to pronounce havelock (audio)
-lək
: a covering attached to a cap to protect the neck from the sun or bad weather

Word History

Etymology

Sir Henry Havelock

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of havelock was in 1861

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“Havelock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/havelock. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Biographical Definition

Havelock

biographical name

Have·​lock ˈhav-ˌläk How to pronounce Havelock (audio)
-lək
Sir Henry 1795–1857 British general

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