The Collaborative International Dictionary
Tow-head \Tow"-head`\, n.
An urchin who has soft, whitish hair. [Colloq.]
(Zo["o]l.) The hooded merganser. [ Local, U. S. ]
A low alluvial island or shoal in a river. [Local, U. S.]
Wiktionary
n. (alternative spelling of towhead English)
Usage examples of "tow-head".
The big, tow-headed youngster in the middle actually turned full-face to the two on the ground, flashed them a dismayed stare from eyes as blue as cornflowers, and rode with his chin on his shoulder until both his fellows elbowed him back to caution and his duty.
The widespread belief that the Nordic nations are populated exclusively on the distaff side by these tow-headed goddesses is, however, a regrettable illusion.
He had Roy and Luray coming by once a month or more with their four little tow-headed boys-Roy as young as ever, somehow, Luray dried and hollowed out.