Definition
An archaic or dialectal word meaning punishment, chastisement, or disciplinary action.
Etymology
From Old French 'chastissement,' derived from 'chastier' (to chasten or punish), with the suffix '-ment' added. This form is largely obsolete, replaced by 'chastisement.'
Kelly Says
This word is almost entirely gone from modern English, surviving mainly in historical texts and regional dialects—it's a perfect example of how English vocabulary constantly shifts as older words fade away.
Translations
DEDeutsch
Bestrafung
be-shtrɑ-fʊŋ
ELΕλληνικά
τιμωρία
timo-ria
ESEspañol
castigo
kas-tee-go
FISuomi
rangaistus
ran-gais-toos
FRFrançais
chastiment
ʃaSMiNmɑ̃
HUMagyar
büntetés
bün-te-tes
IDBahasa Indonesia
hukuman
huku-man
ITItaliano
punizione
pju-ni-tʃi-o-ne
MSBahasa Melayu
hukuman
huku-man
MYမြန်မာ
ပြစ်တမ်း
pyit-ta-m
PTPortuguês
castigo
kas-tee-gu
RORomână
pedepsire
peh-deh-pee-s-ree
RUРусский
наказание
nakazaniye
SWKiswahili
adhabu
a-dha-bu
TAதமிழ்
தண்டனை
dan-dan-ai
THไทย
การลงโทษ
gan long toht
UKУкраїнська
ка punishment
ka-ra-pun-ish-en-nya
VITiếng Việt
trừng phạt
trưng phat
ZUZU
ukuthwala
koo-thwa-la