whipper

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person who administers punishment by wielding a switch or whip

Etymology

From whip + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

switcher

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