Becudgel

/bɪˈkʌdʒəl/ verb

To beat or strike repeatedly with a cudgel (a short, thick club).

From 'be-' (meaning to cover with or thoroughly apply) plus 'cudgel' (from Old English 'cycgel', a short wooden club). The verb means to attack repeatedly with such a weapon.

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