unshorn

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The National Sheep Association has been lobbying the UK government to reverse its decision which, it says, could leave up to 1.5m sheep unshorn.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The department offers exemptions for officers with beards from certain faith groups, such as Sikhs, whose religion expects devout members to maintain unshorn hair and beards.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2023

It also did not explain why unshorn hair, kept in compliance with Marine Corps policy, is incompatible with being a Marine after boot camp.

From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2022

It is an article of faith and a unique part of the Sikh identity, along with maintaining a beard and unshorn hair.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2021

He found the criers with clarion voices and told them to muster the unshorn Akhaians in full assembly.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer