tawsing
/ˈtɔːzɪŋ/
noun
- 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.