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pan•dy
(pan′dē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -dies, v., -died, -dy•ing. [Chiefly Scot.]
n.
v.t.
n.
- Scottish Termsa stroke on the palm of the hand with a cane or strap given as a punishment in school.
v.t.
- Scottish Termsto hit on the palm of the hand.
- Latin pande stretch out! (imperatire. of pandere), i.e., open your hand to take the blow
- 1795–1805