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Flagellant Definition & Meaning

flagellant
noun
  1. a person who is whipped or whips himself for sexual gratification
  2. a person who whips himself as a religious penance

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Frequently asked questions

What does flagellant mean?
a person who is whipped or whips himself for sexual gratification a person who whips himself as a religious penance
What part of speech is flagellant?
Flagellant is a noun.
How many definitions does flagellant have?
Flagellant has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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