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Definition of Castigatory
1. a. Punitive in order to amendment; corrective.
2. n. An instrument formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds; -- called also a ducking stool, or trebucket.
Definition of Castigatory
1. Adjective. Serving or tending to castigate. ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) An instrument formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds; the ducking stool or trebucket. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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