Associations to the word «Flagellant»

Wiktionary

FLAGELLANT, noun. A person who whips them self or others either as part of a religious penance or for sexual gratification.

Dictionary definition

FLAGELLANT, noun. A person who is whipped or whips himself for sexual gratification.
FLAGELLANT, noun. A person who whips himself as a religious penance.

Wise words

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