How to use "shorn" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "shorn" in popular movie and book plots

  • Banished once for a fit of jealousy, she regains favor by sending the Emperor her shorn locks as a token of her love.  - The Palace of Eternal Life
  • She goes to find out what happened and discovers half of Grace's hair shorn off while Juanita holds a tiara and some hair.  - Excited and Scared
  • With a military force led by Reategui, Jum is caught, tortured, and publicly shorn of his hair, an emasculating act to the Aguarauna.  - The Green House
  • Danny visits Reuven on his way to Columbia University, his Hasidic side locks shorn and his clothing up to date.  - The Chosen (Potok novel)

Meaning of "shorn" in English

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Meaning of "shorn" in Hindi

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