tonsures

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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

noun
  1. pluralplural of tonsure
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APA

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MLA

“tonsures.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tonsures. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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

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