crown shaving
51Tonsure — The rite of shaving the crown of the head of the person joining a monastic order or the secular clergy. It symbolizes admission to the clerical state. ♦ A clipping of hair or shaving the top of the head; tonsure was the ceremony that dedicated a… …
52tonsure — ton•sure [[t]ˈtɒn ʃər[/t]] n. v. sured, sur•ing 1) rel the shaving of the head or of some part of it, esp. upon entering the priestood or a monastic order 2) rel the part of a cleric s head, usu. the crown, left bare by shaving the hair 3) the… …
53FOLKLORE — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction …
54Tonsure — Ton sure, n. [F., fr. L. tonsura a shearing, clipping, from tondere, tonsum, to shear, shave; cf. Gr. ? to gnaw; perhaps akin to Gr. ? to cut, and E. tome.] 1. The act of clipping the hair, or of shaving the crown of the head; also, the state of… …
55Celtic Christianity — The Celtic Cross in Knock, Ireland. History of Celtic Christianity General Religion in England …
56Northwestern University — For other universities with a similar name, see Northwestern University (disambiguation). Northwestern University Motto Quaecumque sunt vera (Latin) Ὁ Λόγος πλήρης χάριτος καὶ ἀληθείας Ho logos plere …
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58High and tight — The high and tight is a very short hairstyle most commonly worn by men in military service, predominantly in the United States Army and Marines. It is a military variant of the buzz cut. While many variations of the style exist, the one common… …
59First haircut — The first haircut for a human has special significance in certain cultures and religions. It can be considered a rite of passage or a milestone.United States babiesIn the United States, the first haircut is considered a milestone for a baby which …
60History of Northwestern University — The history of Northwestern University can be traced back to a May 31, 1850 meeting of nine prominent Chicago businessmen who shared a desire to establish a university to serve the Northwest Territories. On January 28, 1851, the Illinois General… …
