Feruled: meaning, definitions and examples

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feruled

 

[ fɛˈruːld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

historical usage

The term 'feruled' refers to the act of being bound or secured by a ferule, which is typically a flat, ruler-like instrument. This term is often used in historical contexts relating to governance, education, or punishment, where a ferule may have been employed as a measure of discipline or authority.

Synonyms

bound, restricted, secured.

Examples of usage

  • The teacher's feruled hand hovered over the unruly students.
  • In ancient schools, children were often feruled for minor misbehaviors.
  • The manuscript detailed the feruled methods of enforcing discipline in the classroom.

Translations

Translations of the word "feruled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com reprimenda

🇮🇳 दंडित

🇩🇪 mit Strafe

🇮🇩 dihukum

🇺🇦 покараний

🇵🇱 ukarany

🇯🇵 罰せられた

🇫🇷 puni

🇪🇸 castigado

🇹🇷 cezalandırılmış

🇰🇷 처벌된

🇸🇦 معاقب

🇨🇿 potrestan

🇸🇰 potrestaný

🇨🇳 受到惩罚

🇸🇮 kaznovan

🇮🇸 refsaður

🇰🇿 жазаланған

🇬🇪 საჯარიმო

🇦🇿 cəzalandırılmış

🇲🇽 castigado

Etymology

The word 'feruled' is derived from the noun 'ferule', which itself comes from the Latin word 'ferula', meaning a rod or a flat piece used for punishment or guidance. The use of ferules dates back to ancient education systems, particularly in European traditions, where they were commonly employed by teachers as a disciplinary tool. Over time, the concept of being 'feruled' extended beyond physical punishment to encompass broader themes of restraint and governance, reflecting societal norms surrounding authority and discipline. Today, the word is rarely used but resonates through historical discussions about education and behavioral correction.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,456, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.