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caned

/keɪnd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To punish by spanking with a cane

    - "He was caned for misbehaving in school."
    - "The teacher caned the students who talked during class."
  • Noun

    A long, flexible stick, typically with a rounded handle, used for applying physical punishment by means of strokes

    - "The headmaster carried a cane for disciplining the students."
    - "The cane left red marks on the child's bottom."

Pronunciation
  1. /keɪnd/



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  2. /keɪnd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with caned
manned , planned , anned , handled
Variants
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cane , caned , canes , caning
Etymology
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The word 'caned' comes from the Old French word 'canne' meaning 'staff' or 'cane'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'caning' has been used since at least the 16th century.

  2. Caning was a common form of punishment in British schools until the late 19th century.

  3. The longest recorded caning session lasted for over three hours, during which the student received over 600 strokes.


Related Concepts
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  1. Discipline: Caning is a form of discipline, used to correct behavior and teach a lesson.

  2. Punishment: Caning is a form of physical punishment, used to inflict pain as a consequence of wrongdoing.


Culture
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In literature, 'caned' is often used to describe physical punishment or discipline, particularly in the context of schools and military institutions. In art, depictions of caning can be found in various forms, such as paintings and sculptures. In music, there are references to caning in songs, often with a humorous or ironic tone.

How to Memorize "caned"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a long, thin stick with a rounded handle, often used for punishment.
    - Imagine a teacher or authority figure wielding a cane to discipline students.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'caned' with the idea of punishment or discipline.
    - Think of the sound of a cane striking a surface.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'caned' with the phrase 'Canes Are Not Enjoyable Discipline'.
    - Use the acronym 'CANDY' to remember the definition: Canes Are Not Delightful Yield


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