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Vocabulary Entry
tonsured
|verb • adjective
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verb
To shave the crown of the head, typically as part of a religious ceremony.
Example Sentences
"The monk was tonsured before taking his vows."
"In certain traditions, boys are tonsured to signify their entrance into religious life."
"The ceremony involved tonsuring the new abbot in front of the congregation."
A
adjective
Describing someone who has had their hair cut very short or shaved, especially on the top of the head.
Example Sentences
"The tonsured priests walked through the village, their heads gleaming in the sun."
"After his tonsured haircut, he felt a sense of renewal."
"The tonsured monks depicted in art often symbolize humility and devotion."