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I recognized him as one whose fustigation had so revived my crapulous spirits in the morning.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 47, September, 1861 by Various

Slighter palm of martyrdom, however, shall not be denied: martyrdom not of massacre, yet of fustigation.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

We need not seek for similar instances of the mighty power of proper fustigation in foreign parts.

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)

Galen had observed that horse-dealers were in the habit of bringing their horses into high condition by a moderate fustigation; and therefore recommended this practice to give embonpoint to the lean.

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)