Tonsure Definition & Meaning
tonsure
- noun
- the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head
- shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order
- verb
- shave the head of a newly inducted monk
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- What does tonsure mean?
- the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order shave the head of a newly inducted monk
- What part of speech is tonsure?
- Tonsure is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does tonsure have?
- Tonsure has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).