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Castigatory
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
An instrument formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds; -- called also a ducking stool, or trebucket. Blacktone.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
Punitive in order to amendment; corrective.