flagellistn.
/ˈfladʒəlɪst/ rare.
One who scourges himself.
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society > faith > sect > Christianity > other sects and movements > disciplinant > [noun]
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society > faith > aspects of faith > piety > asceticism or mortification > [noun] > by beating > person
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society > faith > worship > sacrament > confession > penance > [noun] > by beating > person performing
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1833 I. Taylor Fanaticism v. 113 The Christian flagellist might..draw as much blood from his back in a year.
1926 H. Nicolson Let. 21 July (1966) 31 They were followed by half-naked flagellists.
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