| As a proof of their idea of chastity like 'no virtuous widow remarries,' they cut the tip of mage to express their determination that they would never do their hair for the sake of new husbands. |
「貞女二夫に見えず」という貞操観念の表れとして、新しい夫のために髪を結うことが無いという決意を髷の先を断ち切って表現したものである。 |