tawsing

/ˈtɔːzɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of beating or thrashing, especially as a punishment.
    • The memoir described the tawsing he received for talking during a lesson.
    • The old schoolmaster was known for his harsh tawsing of disobedient students.
    • In the past, tawsing was a common punishment for misbehavior in the classroom.