■ noun
1》 historical a whip used as an instrument of punishment.
2》 a person or thing causing great trouble or suffering.
■ verb
1》 historical whip with a ~.
2》 cause great suffering to.
Derivatives
~r noun ( historical ).
Origin
ME: shortening of OFr. escorge (n.), escorgier (v.), from L. ex- 'thoroughly' + corrigia 'thong, whip'.