About The Word Ferule
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Ferule
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What's The Definition Of Ferule?
[n] a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children
Synonyms | Synonyms for Ferule: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ferule: See Also | switch Ferule In Webster's Dictionary \Fer"ule\ (? or ?; 277), n. [L. ferula: cf. F. f['e]rule.
See {Ferula}.]
A flat piece of wood, used for striking, children, esp. on
the hand, in punishment.
\Fer"ule\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Feruled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Feruling}.] To punish with a ferule. |
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