Translation of "tonsure" into Dutch

tonsuur, kruinschering are the top translations of "tonsure" into Dutch.

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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  • tonsuur

    noun

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

  • kruinschering

    noun

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

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