caning

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“This is more than just about chairs; it’s about the changing face of New York City,” says Sean Bausert, 42, who hands-on runs Veteran’s Caning & Repair.

From Washington Times • Nov. 8, 2015

“February 11, 1638.—Given to Alexander Storie, wricht, for ane pair of stelts to Henrie Caning, crepill, 4s.”

From Bygone Church Life in Scotland by Various

Caning they considered their natural portion, and felt no ill will on that account; while they knew that Mr. Moffat was a capital scholar and, though strict, was always scrupulously just.

From Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)