pandy

[pan-dee]

noun

plural

pandies 

1. a stroke on the palm of the hand with a cane or strap given as a punishment in school.

verb (used with object)

pandied, pandying 

1. to hit on the palm of the hand.

pandy

/ ˈpændɪ /

noun

1. (in schools) a stroke on the hand with a strap as a punishment

verb

1. (tr) to punish with such strokes

Word History and Origins

Origin of pandy¹

1795–1805; < Latin pande stretch out! (imperative of pandere ), i.e., open your hand to take the blow

Word History and Origins

Origin of pandy¹

C19: from Latin pande ( manum ) stretch out (the hand), from pandere to spread or extend

Example Sentences

The shop also carries food from other businesses run by people of color such as Umami Kushi, Puffy Pandy and Laina’s Handcrafted Ice Cream.

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The owners have split up, with one moving the shop to downtown Renton and the other staying in White Center to open a dessert shop in October called Puffy Pandy.

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In April, 51-year-old Matthew Clemo, from Bedwas, was jailed for eight years after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in Pandy Road on Saturday 25 September.

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Five days later, Logan's body was found in the River Ogmore in Pandy Park by police.

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Ms Williamson, Cole and the youth deny murder and are also accused of perverting the course of justice including moving Logan's body to the river near Pandy Park, removing his clothing, washing blood-stained bed linen, and making a false missing person report to police.

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