wigging

As soon as I glanced at it I saw that I was in for a wigging.

I shall get a severe wigging as it is for exceeding my leave.

I am glad, however, the czar gave the general a wigging, for he spoke brutally to me on my arrival.

The Captain at once thanked me for doing so, called him up at once, and gave him a good wigging.

As for trenchdwellers like myself, we never came in touch with them except when we were in for a wigging.