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Meaning of hairshirt

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hairshirt

Pronunciation:/ˈhɛəʃɜːt//ˈhɛɹʃɝt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A shirt made of haircloth; a cilice; especially one worn by ascetics or the penitent

  2. A state of penitence and humility.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Advocating or adopting a relatively ascetic lifestyle, especially for environmentalist reasons.