Ferule meaning
An instrument, such as a cane, stick, or flat piece of wood, used in punishing children.
noun
To punish with a ferule.
verb
A flat stick or ruler used for punishing children.
noun
To strike or punish with a ferule.
verb
To punish with a ferule.
verb
Origin of ferule
Middle English ferul fennel stalk from Latin ferula fennel stalk, rod