tonsor en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin tōnsor (“barber, hairdresser”), from the supine root of tondēre (“to shave, to shear”) + -or (“-or: forming agent nouns”).
Meanings
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(obsolete) Synonym of barber.
He was speedily shown the way to such an emporium of intelligence, and soon found he was likely to hear all he desired to know, and much more, while his head was subjected to the art of a nimble tonsor.
1822, Sir Walter Scott, chapter 27, in The Fortunes of Nigel:“So, tonsor,” says Jones, “I find you have more trades than one; how came you not to inform me of this last night?”
1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, volume (please specify |volume=I to VI), London: A[ndrew] Millar, […], →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tonsors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |