Fer"ule [L. ferula: cf. F. f'erule. See Ferula.]
A flat piece of wood, used for striking, children, esp. on the hand, in punishment.
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Fer"ule (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Feruled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Feruling.]
To punish with a ferule.
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