scourge
scourge definition
scourge (skʉrj)
noun
- a whip or other instrument for flogging
- any means of inflicting severe punishment, suffering, or vengeance
- any cause of serious trouble or affliction the scourge of war
Etymology: ME < OFr escorgie < L ex, off, from + corrigia, a strap, whip
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