n. [ F. escourgée, fr. L. excoriata (sc. scutica) a stripped off (lash or whip), fr. excoriare to strip, to skin. See Excoriate. ] 1. A lash; a strap or cord; especially, a lash used to inflict pain or punishment; an instrument of punishment or discipline; a whip. [ 1913 Webster ]
Up to coach then goes The observed maid, takes both the scourge and reins. Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Hence, a means of inflicting punishment, vengeance, or suffering; an infliction of affliction; a punishment. [ 1913 Webster ]
Sharp scourges of adversity. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
What scourge for perjury Can this dark monarchy afford false Clarence? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
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