Meaning of Tolley | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A surname.
   countable, uncountable
2. Synonym of tawse (“strap or thong for corporal punishment in schools”).
   historical
3. A minor city in Renville County, North Dakota, United States.
   countable, uncountable

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Examples

“The prefect who officiated on this occasion was a "tolley" virtuoso, and he did his best to bring out the resources of his instrument. The sequel: the first boy who forced Father Hunter into the dreaded necessity of ordering "tolleys" was sent up for three.”

“But even the tolley could hurt, and well I remember the ritual afterwards of being allowed by the Headmaster to put my stinging hands on the stone […]”

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