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larrup

lar·rup [ lárrəp ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle lar·ruped, present participle lar·rup·ing, 3rd person present singular lar·rups)
Definition:
 
beat somebody: to beat or flog a person or animal



noun  (plural lar·rups)
Definition:
 
thrashing: a blow, especially one delivered with a lot of force

[Early 19th century. Origin ?]

lar·ru·per noun
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