WHIPPING BOY


Meaning of WHIPPING BOY in English

1. a person who is made to bear the blame for another's mistake; scapegoat.

2. (formerly) a boy educated along with and taking punishment in place of a young prince or nobleman.

[ 1640-50 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .