HEADLONG, adverb hed'long. With the head foremost; as, to fall headlong 1. Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation. --He hurries headlong to his fate. 2. Hastily; without delay or respite. HEADLONG, adjective hed'long. Steep; precipitous. 1. Rash; precipitate; as headlong folly.
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