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To beat soundly; to thrash.

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  1. v. t. To beat soundly; to thrash.
  2. n. a rapid escape (as by criminals)
  3. v. flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
  4. v. give a thrashing to; beat hard
  5. To beat soundly; to thrash. [Obs. or Low] Beau. & Fl.
  6. v:12/n:88 n a rapid escape (as by criminals) v flee; take to one's heels; cut and run v give a thrashing to; beat hard