headland/ˈhɛdlənd/EtymologyFrom Middle English hedelond, hedelonde, from Old English hēafodland, hafudland (“boundary, headland”), equivalent to head + land. Eclipsed non-native Middle English chevicir (“headland”), borrowed from Old French chevecier (“head piece”).headland means coastal land that juts into the sea. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 79 out of 100.headland is pronounced /ˈhɛdlənd/.nounCoastal land that juts into the sea.The unplowed boundary of a field.