castigatory - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'castigatory' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Castigatory

[ a.]

- Punitive in order to amendment; corrective.

2 . Castigatory

[ n.]

- An instrument formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds; -- called also a ducking stool, or trebucket.

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