[ˈfrʌntl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of, at, or directed at the front
(e.g: a frontal assault on the Maginot line)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘relating to the forehead’): from modern Latin frontalis, from Latin frons, front- ‘front, forehead’

[ˈfrʌntl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a decorative cloth for covering the front of an altar


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (denoting a band or ornament worn on the forehead): from Old French frontel, from Latin frontale, from frons, front- ‘front, forehead’