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Vocabulary Entry
tonsure
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A cleric's or monk's haircut, where the crown of the head is shaved, leaving a ring of hair.
Example Sentences
"The monk proudly displayed his tonsure as a sign of his religious commitment."
"In some cultures, the tonsure represents a rite of passage into the clergy."
"The artist painted a portrait featuring a saint with a traditional tonsure."
V
verb
To cut or shave the hair, especially as a mark of religious or official status.
Example Sentences
"The abbot decided to tonsure the new novices during the ceremony."
"Traditionally, those entering the religious life would be tonsured as a symbol of their vows."
"He felt a mix of emotions when he was tonsured for the first time."