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  1. 1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Lick Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A lapping with the tongue. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A flogging or castigation. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows Source: wordnet
  6. 6. 1. A lapping with the tongue. 2. A flogging or castigation. [Colloq. or Low] Source: webster
  7. 7. n:100 n an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest n the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows v beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight v pass the tongue over v find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of v take up with the tongue Source: ecdict

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