Baddyng

Baddyng, an archaic English term, refers to the process of beating or thrashing someone, often as a form of punishment or discipline. While not widely used in modern English, the term would have been understood in earlier periods, particularly in a context involving physical correction, typically of a child or servant. It is essentially a synonym for "cudgeling" or "flogging," but specifically implies a physical beating rather than a more metaphorical one. The term carries connotations of deliberate and forceful action. The word is rarely encountered outside of historical texts or works aiming to evoke a specific period or style.