Definition of Horsewhipping

1. Noun. The act of whipping with a horsewhip. "That villain needs a good horsewhipping"

Generic synonyms: Flagellation, Flogging, Lashing, Tanning, Whipping
Derivative terms: Horsewhip

Definition of Horsewhipping

1. Verb. (present participle of horsewhip) ¹

2. Noun. A beating with a horsewhip. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Horsewhipping

1. horsewhip [v] - See also: horsewhip

Lexicographical Neighbors of Horsewhipping

horsetail lichen
horsetail milkweed
horsetails
horsetrade
horsetrader
horsetraders
horsetrading
horseway
horseways
horseweed
horseweeds
horsewhip
horsewhipped
horsewhipper
horsewhippers
horsewhipping (current term)
horsewhippings
horsewhips
horsewoman
horsewomanship
horsewomen
horsewood
horsewoods
horseworm
horseworms
horsey
horsey set
horseyculture
horseys
horsiculture

Literary usage of Horsewhipping

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Our Press Gang; Or, A Complete Exposition of the Corruptions and Crimes of by Lambert A. Wilmer (1859)
"... which affords no adequate protection to man or woman from the trumpet-tongued defamation of the newspaper press. CUDGELLING AND horsewhipping. ..."

2. Later Leaves: Being the Further Reminiscences of Montagu Williams by Montagu Stephen Williams (1891)
"Lord Carington and Mr. Grenville Murray: A charge of assault— The Queen's Messenger—A horsewhipping—Disgraceful scene in Court—Fighting for the ..."

3. My Life and Recollections by Grantley Fitzhardinge Berkeley (1865)
"Close and his curse—Selling presentation slippers— Colonel Berkeley horsewhipping Mr. Judge—Heavy damages —Deer hunting in the neighbourhood—Curious idea of ..."

4. Recollections of an Actor by Walter Alexander Donaldson (1865)
"... Miss O'Neill's husband, in the cast—Remarkable marriages of Actresses —How to cure a stage-struck youth—horsewhipping Lord Randolph. ..."

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