HEADLONG, adv. 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, a. hed'long. Steep precipitous.
1. Rash precipitate as headlong folly.
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