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
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.