tonsorial

American  

[ton-sawr-ee-uhl, -sohr-] / tɒnˈsɔr i əl, -ˈsoʊr- /

adjective

1. of or relating to a barber or barbering.

   the tonsorial shop.

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tonsorial British  

/ tɒnˈsɔːrɪəl /

adjective

1. facetious of or relating to barbering or hairdressing

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Etymology

Origin of tonsorial

1805–15; < Latin tōnsōri ( us ) of shaving ( tond ( ēre ) to shave + -tōrius -tory ¹, with dt > s ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

He’s not as unapologetically hammy as Andrew Polec’s Pirelli, the tonsorial con man who adopts a fake mustache and an even faker Italian accent, but he lends the musical a satiric gaiety.

From Los Angeles Times

There were no hard feelings between the two, and normal tonsorial service resumed when the man got out of the pen.

From Washington Post

According to Jackie Hornig, Xenon’s senior executive director, barbershops are making a comeback as men seek the old-school qualities of a good shave, haircut and much more from modern tonsorial artists.

From Washington Times

About 1930, a barber turned the garage into a barbershop with a tin ceiling dotted with tonsorial brushes.

From Washington Times

Coronavirus closures of barbershops and hair salons have inspired some residents to test their tonsorial skills — a test Evan Winston failed in April with electric clippers, as evidenced by his 12-year-old son’s “haircut.”

From Washington Times