Meaning Of The Word Tawse

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What's The Definition Of Tawse?

tawse in American English
a leather thong split into strips at the end, used as a whip

tawse in British English
noun: a leather strap having one end cut into thongs, formerly used as an instrument of punishment by a schoolteacher
verb: to punish (someone) with or as if with a tawse; whip

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