CASTIGATORY
\kˈastɪɡətəɹˌi], \kˈastɪɡətəɹˌi], \k_ˈa_s_t_ɪ_ɡ_ə_t_ə_ɹ_ˌi]\
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An instrument formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds; - called also a ducking stool, or trebucket.
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