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Originally Posted by abeChristianson
Is this a typo or what? I am just wondering, because it doesn't man\ke much sense. ANy help here would be great! Thanks!
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It could very well mean they hit him severely with sticks. After all the word could also imply
1. A means of inflicting severe suffering, vengeance, or punishment.
2. A whip used to inflict punishment.
3. To flog.
In places like Malasya, Singapore and Indonesia they still use rattan sticks (or faggots in 18th century language) for corporal punishment. In India today the police carries rattan stick as a defensive and offensive weapon.