v. t.
n. [ L. catigatio. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The keenest castigation of her slanderers. W. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. ] One who castigates or corrects. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. castigatorius. ] Punitive in order to amendment; corrective. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. An instrument formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds; -- called also a