hairshirt

English

/ˈhɛəʃɜːt/, /ˈhɛɹʃɝt/

noun
Definitions
  • A shirt made of haircloth; a cilice; especially one worn by ascetics or the penitent
  • (figurative) A state of penitence and humility.

Etymology

Compound from English hair + English shirt.

Origin

English

shirt

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