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

I did not say, afterwards, that I had forgotten all about the horsewhipping, and that the marks of the pad had worn out. 

From Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign by Ashton, John

She never paid the sixpence, though she lost, but contented herself by abusing Mary all day, and said I was a poor-spirited sneak for not instantly horsewhipping Mr. P.  A pretty joke, indeed! 

From The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond by Thackeray, William Makepeace

"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