Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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FLOGGING
FLOGGING, a naked Woman's whipping with Rods an old (usually) and (sometimes) a young Letcher. The Prancer drew the Queer Cove, at the Crop-pin of the Rotan, through the Rum Pads of the Runville, and was Flogg'd by the Rum Cove, i. e. The Rogue was dragg'd at the Cart's tail through the chief Streets of London, and was soundly whipt by the Hangman.
| FLOGG'D at the Tumbler |
| FLOGGING-Cove |
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