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Definition of: scourge
(skûrj) noun
1. A whip for inflicting suffering or punishment.
2. Any instrumentality or means for causing suffering or death; hence, severe punishment; also, a cause of suffering.
—v.t. scourged, scourg·ing
1. To whip severely; lash; flog.
2. To punish severely; chastise; afflict. See synonyms under BEAT. [<AF escorge <LL excoriare flay <L ex- off + corium a hide]
—scourg′er noun
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