Word: tonsuring
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ton
su
ring
Definition: Present participle of tonsure; the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head
Morphemes:
Affix: tonsure
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To shave the crown of the head as a sign of humility and religious vocation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tonsūra
Language: la
Decoded: tonsura
Meaning: a clipping, trimming
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.