sennet whip en · NOUN
Etymology
From sennet + whip.
Meanings
- An implement for informal corporal punishment, usually consisting of about 18 inches of rope, made heavier and more brittle by dipping in hot tar, usually with a knot in the receiving end, or simulated by pleating leather shoelaces to form a single length as a thin whip.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sennet whips | Number=Plur | lexicographic |