Translation of "tonsure" into Norwegian

tonsur is the translation of "tonsure" into Norwegian.

tonsure verb noun grammar

(Christianity) The often ritual shaving of the crown of the head as a sign of humility and one's religious vocation. Some tonsures were more dramatic than others, leaving only a fringe of hair. Abolished by Vatican II in the Roman Catholic Church. [..]

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  • tonsur

    The Christian practice of shaving the top of the head so as to create a crown of hair. [..]

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