variants or mazzard
chiefly dialect
as in head
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth Granny threatened to whop me on the mazard if I didn't start minding my manners

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Noun
  • There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.
    Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 19 July 2017
  • Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.
    David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 July 2017
Noun
  • Cone, empire, and dome pendants, like the Laroche Steel Dimmable Pendant, often feature opaque metal or fabric shades that direct light downwards, making this type the optimal choice for task lighting.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
  • The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • For a different milieu only a few blocks away, Misuta Chow’s specializes in Japanese street food, such as tasty sesame noodles, miso-spiced deviled eggs and ramen.
    David Allan, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
  • For 26 minutes, Cardoso put on a clinic for post play — diving to the low block for layups, crashing through defenders to draw fouls and slipping under her man for seals.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • Cooking time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, plus overnight bean soak.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
  • It's only found in plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, and chia seeds.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
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“Mazard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mazard. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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