running head

noun, Printing.

a descriptive word, phrase, title, or the like, usually repeated at the top of each page of a book, periodical, etc.

Also called running title.

Origin

1830-40

Examples from the web for running head

If the student is able to place a running head at the top of the page, the student is guaranteed a master's degree.
Hopefully he can somehow get into better shape without running head-first into the rookie wall.
The fox descends from a vertical tree by backing down or simply running head first down a sloping tree.

British Dictionary definitions for running head

noun

(printing) a heading printed at the top of every page or every other page of a book