Clerical tonsure
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
The having the head shaven, which was formerly peculiar to clerks, or persons in orders, and which the coifs worn by Serjeants at law are supposed to have been introduced to conceal. 1 Bl. Comm. 24, note t; 4 Bl. Comm. 307.
Defined under Clerical in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
The having the head shaven, which was formerly peciiliar to clerks, or persons in orders, and which the coits worn by serjeants at law are sup- ) posed to have been intrcduced to conceal. 1 Bl. Comm. 24, note ¢; 4 Bl. Comm. 367.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
The having the head shaven, which was formerly peculiar to clerks, or persons in orders, and which the coifs worn by Serjeants at law are supposed to have been introduced to conceal. 1 Bl Com, 24, note {t). 4 Id. 367.