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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Baldness \Bald"ness\, n. The state or condition of being bald; as baldness of the head; baldness of style. This gives to their syntax a peculiar character of simplicity and baldness. --W. D. Whitney. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: baldness n : the condition of having no hair (especially on the top of the head) [syn: {hairlessness}, {phalacrosis}] From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]: Baldness from natural causes was uncommon (2 Kings 2:23; Isa. 3:24). It was included apparently under scab" and "scurf," which disqualified for the priesthood (Lev. 21:20). The Egyptians were rarely subject to it This probably arose from their custom of constantly shaving the head, only allowing the hair to grow as a sign of mourning. With the Jews artificial baldness was a sign of mourning (Isa. 22:12; Jer. 7:29; 16:6); it also marked the conclusion of a Nazarite's vow (Acts 18:18; 21:24; Num. 6:9). It is often alluded to (Micah 1:16; Amos 8:10; Jer. 47:5). The Jews were forbidden to follow the customs of surrounding nations in making themselves bald (Deut. 14:1).
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