Associations to the word «Ferule»
Wiktionary
FERULE, noun. A ruler-shaped instrument, generally used to slap naughty children on the hand.
FERULE, verb. (transitive) To punish with a ferule.
Dictionary definition
FERULE, noun. A switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children.
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.