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The cubical content or burden of a vessel, or vessels, in tons; or, the amount of weight which one or several vessels may carry. See Ton, n. (b). A fleet . . . with an aggregate tonnage of 60,000 seemed sufficient to conquer the world. Motley.

A tun. [Obs.] Chaucer.

(Automobiles) Orig., the after part of the body with entrance at the rear (as in vehicle in def. 1); now, one with sides closing in the seat or seats and entered by a door usually at the side, also, the entire body of an automobile having such an after part.

The female of the bullfinch; -- called also tonyhoop. [Prov. Eng.]

In the ton; fashionable; modish. -- Ton"nish*ness, n.

An instrument for determining the rate of vibrations in tones.

The act of measuring with a tonometer; specifically (Med.), measurement of tension, esp. the tension of the eyeball.

showing composition of acoustic vibrations. It consists of two thin slips of steel welded together, their length being adjystable by a screw socket.

Abounding in tone or sound.

See Tonka bean.

One of the two glandular organs situated in the throat at the sides of the fauces. The tonsils are sometimes called the almonds, from their shape.

Of or pertaining to the tonsils; tonsilitic. [Written also tonsillar.]

Capable of being clipped.

Tonsilar. [Written also tonsillitic.]

Inflammation of the tonsil; quinsy. [Written also, and more usually, tonsillitis.]

An instrument for removing the tonsils.

The operation of removing the tonsil, or a portion thereof.

A barber. Sir W. Scott.

Of or pertaining to a barber, or shaving.

The first ceremony used for devoting a person to the service of God and the church; the first degree of the clericate, given by a bishop, abbot, or cardinal priest, consisting in cutting off the hair from a circular space at the back of the head, with prayers and benedictions; hence, entrance or admission into minor or…