horsewhipping

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Dozens of readers are arguing about the credibility of the plot line that saw Thomas’ misunderstanding with Jimmy the junior footman result in his receiving a promotion rather than a jail term or a horsewhipping.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2013

"The Four Seasons," to San Francisco, are the four socialite daughters of horsewhipping Mike De Young, who founded the Chronicle in 1865 and died in 1925.

From Time Magazine Archive

With all the inconsequence of a man in a passion, Mr. Gibson laughed out, 'What have I said about horsewhipping or poisoning?

From Wives and Daughters by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn

Apology!" said Durfy, "apology for a horsewhipping, indeed!

From Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes by Lover, Samuel

Only the dread of bringing unpleasant notoriety to these thoroughly respectable young women saved this scoundrel from a horsewhipping at the hands of their indignant male relatives.

From White Slaves; or, the Oppression of the Worthy Poor by Banks, Louis Albert