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

With all the inconsequence of a man in a passion, Mr. Gibson laughed out, 'What have I said about horsewhipping or poisoning?

From Wives and Daughters by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn

He had heard about the horsewhipping; and aware of that mad passion called the Trevlyn temper, he could not do otherwise than believe it.

From Trevlyn Hold by Wood, Mrs. Henry

By Janders!" said the colonel with an open smile; "I believe you'd just as soon tackle a banker as to eat your dinner; and I'd about as soon take a horsewhipping.

From The Real Man by Lynde, Francis