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

"But what has a horsewhipping and a citaytion to the Bishop's Court to do with aich other?"

From The Tithe-Proctor The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two by Carleton, William

In any matter of horsewhipping the truth hardly ever gets itself correctly known.

From The Prime Minister by Trollope, Anthony

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

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