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School-discipline cane of yore
Answer for the clue "School-discipline cane of yore ", 6 letters:
ferule
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Word definitions for ferule in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children
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.
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.