scourge:1
noun13th century{ds||1||}
- whip; especially : one used to inflict pain or punishment
- an instrument of punishment or criticism
- a cause of wide or great affliction
scourge:2
verb
scourge
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14th century{ds||1||}
- flog, whip
- to punish severely
- afflict
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