Birched: meaning, definitions and examples

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birched

 

[ bษœหrสงt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

punishment method

Birched refers to the act of whipping someone with a birch branch or rod, typically as a form of punishment. This method has historical roots in various cultures, often associated with corporal punishment in schools or by authorities. The birch rod was favored for its flexibility and ability to inflict pain without causing permanent injury, making it a common choice in disciplinary practices. While birching has become largely obsolete in modern contexts, it remains a notable term in discussions of historical punishment methods.

Synonyms

caned, flogged, whipped

Examples of usage

  • The students were birched for their misbehavior.
  • In the 19th century, boys could be birched at school.
  • He faced the threat of being birched for his crimes.

Translations

Translations of the word "birched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น betulada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฐเฅเคš เค•เฅ‡ เคชเฅ‡เคกเคผ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช birkenartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergetah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตั€ะตะทะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brzozowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใƒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท en bouleau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de abedul

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท huลŸ aฤŸacฤฑ gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์ž‘๋‚˜๋ฌด์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู† ุฎุดุจ ุงู„ุจุชูˆู„ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bล™ezovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brezovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกฆๆœจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brezov

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bjรถrk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะปั–ะบั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ แƒฉแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qovaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de abeto

Etymology

The term 'birched' originates from the use of birch rods in various forms of corporal punishment. Historically, these rods were made from the slender branches of birch trees, known for their flexibility and ability to deliver sharp stings without breaking. The practice of birching can be traced back to ancient societies, where physical discipline was considered a necessary means of instilling obedience and upholding societal norms. It was often used in schools and by legal authorities as a form of punishment for minor offenses. Over time, the use of birching declined, particularly in the 20th century, as attitudes towards corporal punishment evolved. Today, the term is more often found in historical discussions or literature than in contemporary practices, reflecting a shift towards more humane methods of discipline.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,670, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.