FERULE Meaning and
Definition
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A ferule, noun, refers to a small, typically wooden, rod or stick used for punishment or disciplining, especially in schools. It often has a flat paddle-like design with a handle at one end and may vary in length and thickness. Historically, a ferule was commonly employed as an instrument of correction and physical chastisement, particularly by teachers or educators.
In educational settings, the ferule was wielded for administering corporal punishment to students as a means of enforcing discipline. It was usually employed by striking the recipient's hand or buttocks, though the severity and target of the blows varied depending on cultural practices, regional norms, or institutional policies. The purpose of using a ferule was to inflict pain or discomfort briefly and symbolically, serving as a deterrent against misbehavior and reinforcing the authority of teachers.
However, the use of ferules for disciplinary purposes has gradually diminished in many places due to changing social attitudes towards physical punishment and a greater emphasis on alternative disciplinary methods that focus on positive reinforcement, empathy, and non-violence. Consequently, the term "ferule" might carry a historical connotation today, representing a relic of old disciplinary practices rather than a commonly used tool in contemporary education.
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A rod or flat stick for inflicting punishment in a school.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FERULE
The word "ferule" comes from the Latin word "ferula", which originally referred to a rod or staff made from the stalk of a giant fennel plant. In Latin, this word eventually came to have a broader meaning of any kind of rod or instrument used for punishment or correction. The word "ferule" entered into English in the 15th century, retaining its original meaning of a flat wooden instrument used for beating or chastising. Over time, however, its usage evolved, and "ferule" now commonly refers to a ruler-shaped instrument, often made of wood or metal, used in the past by teachers to strike the palms of students as a form of discipline.
Similar spelling words for FERULE
- Veryl,
- furley,
- semi-feral,
- ferloo,
- HFORL,
- Verlie,
- Forlay,
- virola,
- Fairlay,
- Forel,
- fraley,
- virelai,
- Forrill,
- Furial,
- friel,
- ferrall,
- ferrelli,
- furl,
- farel,
- Fairlee,
- frail,
- farell,
- varla,
- Ferryl,
- Farlie,
- un-fairly,
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- varallo,
- trans-feral,
- Verla,
- fraioli,
- virilia,
- firewall,
- FARLEU,
- friuli-venezia giulia,
- Forlye,
- fareweil,
- fairley,
- frollo,
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- viorel,
- firle,
- varilla,
- VRL,
- frail-looking,
- virally,
- Farewell!,
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- Farleigh,
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- fairlow,
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- Forlie,
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- Verle,
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- pharrell,
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- fairly,
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- fural,
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- FRL,
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- Farrel,
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- forli,
- VIREL,
- VRUL,
- Farrley,
- fairhill,
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- bunau-varilla,
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- Furile,
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- verywell,
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- frawley,
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- Farl,
- varela,
- frehley,
- Forelay,
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- virilio,
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- Farlay,
- Ferula,
- o\'ferrall,
- FUROL,
- furillo,
- ferlae,
- farul,
- ferraiolo,
- Farryll,
- farrelly,
- fairhall,
- Farlee,
- Fiorello,
- Ferly,
- Variolae,
- farewell,
- farley\'s,
- Verroll,
- farle.
Conjugate verb Ferule
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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