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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tonsor

/tɒnzər/ noun · British & US
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What does tonsor mean?

noun

A tonsor is a barber or a person who shaves the heads of monks. The term is derived from the Latin word 'tonsor', meaning 'barber'.

Example

"The tonsor carefully shaved the monk's head, revealing a smooth, bald scalp."

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