Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CAS'TI-GA-TO-RY
CAS'TI-GA-TO-RY, n.
An engine formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds, called also a ducking-stool, or trebucket. – Blackstone.
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CAS'TI-GA-TO-RY, n.
An engine formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds, called also a ducking-stool, or trebucket. – Blackstone.
Return to page 43 of the letter “C”.