leatherhead
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A city watchman who wore a leather helmet.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A firefighter.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “leatherhead” mean?
A city watchman who wore a leather helmet.
Is “leatherhead” formal or informal?
leatherhead is generally slang.