tonsured

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A form of tonsure — To shave the crown of the head of (a person) as a sign of humility and religious vocation.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of tonsure

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectivehaving a bald spot either shaved or natural

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tonsured,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tonsured.

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