Translation of "tonsure" into Portuguese

tonsura is the translation of "tonsure" into Portuguese.

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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  • tonsura

    noun feminine

    The complete or partial removal of scalp hair for religious reasons. [..]

    In fact, I wonder you lads do not forsake your dunghills and take the tonsure.

    Na verdade, não sei como não deixam os montes de estrume e optam pela tonsura.

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