Old means of punishment Crossword Clue
13 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 28, 1994 · 59-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, October 28, 1994.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 28, 1994 · 59-Across · 13 letters
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A scourge (multi-tail whip) having nine, often knotted, whipcords, formerly used for flogging as naval punishment.
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