castigatory

Cas`ti*ga*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. castigatorius.] Defn: Punitive in order to amendment; corrective. Cas"ti*ga*to*ry, n. Defn: An instrument formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds; -- called also a ducking stool, or trebucket. Blacktone.

castigatory - Similar Words

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