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单词 whipper and hougher
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Whipper and Hougher
2. In Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the name of an inferior officer appointed by the Corporation, called also Whipper and Hougher.
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hougher1789
1789 J. Brand Hist. & Antiq. Newcastle II. 365 He is called hougher from the power that he is said to have had formerly of cutting the sinews of the houghs of swine that were found infesting the streets.
1827 J. T. Brockett Gloss. N. Country Words (at cited word) The hougher is the public whipper of criminals, the executioner of felons, in Newcastle—still a regular officer of the town, with a yearly salary of £4 6s. 8d.
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