billhead

billhead
/bil"hed'/, n.
1. a sheet of paper with a printed heading, usually giving one's name and address, on which a statement of money due is rendered.
2. the heading itself.
3. a printed form for itemized statements.
[1835-45; BILL1 + HEAD]

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