hairshirts

Example:The monk wore a hairshirt as part of his religious discipline.

Definition:The practice of strict adherence to religious rules and self-denial.

Example:Her lifestyle is one of extreme austerity, but she wears a hairshirt to be more religious.

Definition:The practice of strict self-denial and plain living.

Example:Wearing a hairshirt was considered a form of penance.

Definition:The act of begging forgiveness for one's sins, usually by means of a punishment or hardship.

Example:He underwent a month of harsh mortification, including wearing a hairshirt daily.

Definition:The act of mortifying the body, often through ascetic practices to humble the flesh and deny its desires.