headlong

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  1. adverb With the head leading; headfirst: The runner slid headlong into third base.
  2. adverb In an impetuous manner; rashly.
  3. adverb At breakneck speed or with uncontrolled force.

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  1. From Middle English (bi) hedlong, alteration of (bi) hedling : hed, head; see head + -ling, in a specified direction; see -ling2.

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  1. from Middle English hedlonge; variant of headling, q. v.
  2. from headlong, adv.
 

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/ˈhɛdlɔŋ/
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