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Answer for the clue "Schoolmarm's rod ", 6 letters:
ferule

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Word definitions for ferule in dictionaries

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A ruler-shaped instrument, generally used to slap naughty children on the hand. vb. (context transitive English) To punish with a ferule.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Ferrule \Fer"rule\ (f[e^]r"r[i^]l or f[e^]r"r[.u]l; 277), n. [Formerly verrel, F. virole, fr. L. viriola little bracelet, dim. of viriae, pl., bracelets; prob. akin to viere to twist, weave, and E. withe. The spelling with f is due to confusion with L. ...

Usage examples of ferule.

I have constantly met with fools who would boast of the days of pensums, ferules, and crusts of dry bread.

Come, come, you old Smut, there, bear a hand, and let's have that ferule and buckle-screw.