n. [ L. ferula: cf. F. férule. See Ferula. ] 1. A flat piece of wood, used for striking, children, esp. on the hand, in punishment. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A ferrule. [ R. ] [ PJC ]
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Feruled p. pr. & vb. n. Feruling. ] To punish with a ferule. [ 1913 Webster ]