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† ˈtunsion Obs.
Also 6 tonsion.
[n. of action on L. type *tunsio, from tundĕre to beat.]
The action, or an act, of beating or striking.
c1440Alphabet of Tales 390 Þan þe monkis with all þer hertis prayed for hym, & did of þer clothis & bete þer selfe for hym, & made tunsions on þer breste. 1526Pilgr. Perf. (W. de W. 1531) 60 b, But if thou fynde the gylty, gyue a tonsion on thy brest. 1532More Confut. Tindale Wks. 350/1 He diuers times repeted those wordes with tunsions and knockinges vppon his brest. |