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Definition of tonsuring:

(v) : (transitive, Christianity, Buddhism) To shave the crown of the head of (a person) as a sign of humility and religious vocation.
(n) : A ritual shaving of this kind.
(n) : The hairstyle and characteristic bald patch resulting from being tonsured.

Definition of tonsuring:

(v) : (transitive, Christianity, Buddhism) To shave the crown of the head of (a person) as a sign of humility and religious vocation.
(n) : A ritual shaving of this kind.
(n) : The hairstyle and characteristic bald patch resulting from being tonsured.

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