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Noun
- 1. tonsure, pate, poll, crown
- usage: the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head
- 2. tonsure, shave, shaving
- usage: shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order
Verb
- 1. tonsure, shave
- usage: shave the head of a newly inducted monk
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Definition and meaning of tonsure (Dictionary)