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Question by  proinfo (29)

What does "tow-headed" mean?

 
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Answer by  loosechickens (80)

It means blonde, and comes the old days when flax fibers were processed to make linen threads. The flax fibers, which looked much like hair, were blonde colored.

 
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Answer by  tkoelzer (59)

Tow headed commonly refers to either a man or woman whose hair tone is a lighter shade, usually blond in color.

 
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