释义 |
knout I. \ˈnau̇t, ˈnüt\ noun (-s) Etymology: Russian knut, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse knūtr knot — more at knot : a flogging whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire used for punishing criminals II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) : to flog with a knout |