masthead

Meanings

1. The top of a mast.
2. A list of a newspaper or other periodical's main staff, contributing writers, publisher, circulation, advertising rates etc.
3. The title (normally in a large and distinctive font) of a newspaper or other periodical at the top of the front page; (by extension) the publication itself or the rights to it.
4. The logo of a broadcaster used in an ident.

1. To send to the masthead as a punishment.
2. To furnish (a newspaper) with a masthead.

Etymology

From mast + head.