| Modern English | Part of Speech | Old English | Inflections | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brow | nn. | forhēafod | ||
| head | nn. | hēafod | view | |
| ruler | nm. | hēafodmann | view | |
| skull | nn. | forhēafod | ||
| skull | nn. | hēafodbān | ||
| skull | nm. | hēafodloca | ||
| skull | nm. | hēafodpanne | ||
| leader | nm. | hēafodmann | view | |
| capital | nm. | hēafodstōl | view | |
| captain | nm. | hēafodmann | view | |
| headman | nm. | hēafodmann | view | |
| forehead | nn. | foranhēafod | ||
| forehead | nn. | forhēafod | ||
| headless | adj. | hēafodleas | ||
| dizziness | nm. | hēafodswīma | view | |
| capital city | nm. | hēafodstōl | view | |
| breaking of the skull | nm. | hēafodbryce |