What does ferule mean?
Definitions for ferule
ˈfɛr əl, -ul; ˈfɛr ʊ lə, ˈfɛr yʊ-fer·ule
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Princeton's WordNet
ferulenoun
a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children
Wiktionary
ferulenoun
A ruler-shaped instrument, generally used to slap naughty children on the hand.
feruleverb
To punish with a ferule.
I could cudgel a great lubberly delinquent of a boy but when it came to feruling a girl, my manhood rebelled. uE000152363uE001 William S. Woodbridge.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Feruleverb
To chastise with the ferula.
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ferule
A ferule is a flat ruler with a widened end, formerly used by teachers for punishing children. It also refers to a flat piece of metal or other material at the end of a handle or shaft, reinforced or used for strengthening or joining. A ferule can also be defined as a type of metal ring or cap attached at the end of a cane, walking stick, or similar objects, preventing it from splitting.
Webster Dictionary
Ferulenoun
a flat piece of wood, used for striking, children, esp. on the hand, in punishment
Feruleverb
to punish with a ferule
Etymology: [L. ferula: cf. F. frule. See Ferula.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Ferule
fer′ōōl, n. a cane or rod used for striking children in punishment.—n. Fer′ula, a staff of command.—adj. Ferulā′ceous, pertaining to canes or reeds. [L. ferula, a cane—ferīre, to strike.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ferule in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ferule in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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- féruleFrench
- ֆերուլArmenian
- feruleIndonesian
- feruleNorwegian
- palmatóriaPortuguese
- feruleSwedish
- 塞勒Chinese
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