2 entries under this word

Castigatory

Căs'ti-ga-to-ry, a.

adjective

(50), a. [Lat. castigatorius.] Tending to correction; corrective; punitive. Bramhall.

Căs'ti-ga-to-ry, n.

noun

n. An instrument formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds; — called also a ducking-stool, or trebucket. Blackstone.