n. [ L. flagellans, p. p. of flagellare: cf.F. flagellant. See Flagellate. ] (Eccl. Hist.) One of a fanatical sect which flourished in Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries, and maintained that flagellation was of equal virtue with baptism and the sacrament; -- called also
‖n. pl. [ NL., fr.L. flagellatus, p. p. See Flagellate, v. t. ] (Zool.) An order of Infusoria, having one or two long, whiplike cilia, at the anterior end. It includes monads. See Infusoria, and Monad. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. [ L. flagellatio: cf. F. flagellation. ] A beating or flogging; a whipping; a scourging. Garth. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who practices flagellation; one who whips or scourges. [ 1913 Webster ]