baldpate

[ bawld-peyt ]

/ ˈbɔldˌpeɪt /

the American widgeon, Anas americana, having a gray head with a white crown.

Origin of baldpate

First recorded in 1570–80; bald + pate

bald·pat·ed, adjective bald·pat·ed·ness, noun

"Back to Baldpate with our cook," said Mr. Magee into the girl's ear.

Seven Keys to Baldpate |Earl Derr Biggers
On tiptoe the amateur hermits of Baldpate descended to the hotel office.

Seven Keys to Baldpate |Earl Derr Biggers
His house is about a mile out, on the old Miller Road that leads up Baldpate.

Seven Keys to Baldpate |Earl Derr Biggers
I live up near the top of Baldpate, in a little shack I built myself.

Seven Keys to Baldpate |Earl Derr Biggers

Yes, I'm going to spend the next few months at Baldpate Inn.

Seven Keys to Baldpate |Earl Derr Biggers

baldpate

/ (ˈbɔːldˌpeɪt) /

a person with a bald head

the American wigeon See wigeon (def. 2)