\Fer"ule\ (? or ?; 277), n. [L. ferula: cf. F. f['e]rule.
See {Ferula}.]
A flat piece of wood, used for striking, children, esp. on
the hand, in punishment.

\Fer"ule\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Feruled}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Feruling}.]
To punish with a ferule.