Meaning of cat-o'-nine-tails | Babel Free
Definitions
- A scourge (multi-tail whip) having nine, often knotted, whipcords, formerly used for flogging as naval punishment.
- A similarly constructed leather nine-tail whip, as used in British penal colonies and certain armies.
Examples
“But I do tell you one thing, if you ſhould give ſuch Language at Sea, you'd have a Cat o' Nine-tails laid croſs your Shoulders.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.