tonsured

UK
/ˈtɒnʃəd/
US
/ˈtɑːnʃɚd/
tonsuredverb
tonsured
Past Simple
tonsured
Past Participle
UK
/ˈtɒnʃəd/
US
/ˈtɑːnʃɚd/
Functions as the simple past tense and past participle form of the verb 'tonsure'.
Définitions
Simple past tense and past participle of the verb "tonsure".
The bishop tonsured the novice during the solemn ceremony.
tonsuredadjective
UK
/ˈtʌnʃəd/
US
/ˈtʌnʃərd/
Traductions
The tonsured monk walked silently through the monastery.
Постриженный монах тихо шел по монастырю.
Définitions
Having a shaved or bald spot on the top of the head, typically as a part of a religious practice or order.
The tonsured monk walked silently through the monastery, his head reflecting the morning light.
tonsureverb

tonsured

Past Simple

tonsured
Past Simple
tonsured
Past Participle
tonsuring
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɒnʃə/
US
/ˈtɑːnʃɚ/
Traductions
The monk decided to tonsure his hair as a sign of his devotion.
Монах решил постригать свои волосы в знак преданности.
Définitions
To shave or cut the hair, especially as a religious practice or rite.
The monk was tonsured as part of his initiation into the monastic community.
tonsurenoun
Définitions
A part of a monk's or priest's head left bare on top by shaving off the hair.
The monk's tonsure was a symbol of his religious devotion.
The act of shaving the head or part of it as a religious practice or rite.
The ceremony included the tonsure of the new initiates.