2006-08-25 05:28:23 · 5 answers · asked by Tom C 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
A widow's peak is a descending V-shaped point in the middle of the hairline (above the forehead). The trait is inherited genetically and dominant. The term comes from English folklore, where it was believed that this hair formation was a sign of a woman who would outlive her husband.
The peak refers to the beak or bill of a headdress, particularly a widow's hood, making people think a woman was being given a mourning hood for her husband's soon-to-be passing. Also believed to be a sign of sexual prowess in folklore.
2006-08-25 05:33:36 · answer #1 · answered by Leigh 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a guess.
It is pertaining to the hairline coming down in the middle of the forehead.
People, children included, used to have to wear black outfits for a certain number of weeks, after a family member died. In a large family one could be wearing this for a good portion of the year.
Perhaps the widow wore a cap that peaked in the middle at the top of her hairline!
Thus, when one has such a hairline, we call it the widow's peak!
2006-08-25 05:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have it too. I hope I won t live longer than my husband. It wouldn t be that fascinating when left alone in this world without the one you really love. But I do get lots of commons on it though.
2015-02-20 18:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No idea, maybe something to do with tearing your hair out. Interesting xx
2006-08-25 07:42:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what??
2006-08-25 05:33:07 · answer #5 · answered by i ♥ pink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋