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Tawse
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A tawse is a variety of strap, made from leather, the applied (non-handle) end of which is divided into 2, 3, 4 or sometimes even 5 strands, usually by cutting along the length of the strap. It is a spanking implement specifically designed to inflict pain for punishment. Spanking with a tawse is called tawsing.
The term "tawse" derives from the Celtic Taw, meaning strap, and the -se ending implies the presence of more that one strap.
The term, but not neccesarily the implement, originates in Scotland, where, along with parts of Northumberland in northern England, it was used in preference to the cane in the punishment of children at school. In this usage, it was typically applied to the palm of the hand.
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[edit] Lochgelly tawse
The best-known and most reputed producer of tawses, John J Dick, was located in Lochgelly, a town in Fife, Scotland. Lochgelly tawses were famous for their high quality and infamous for their severity.
Lochgelly tawses were produced in four different weights; Light, Medium, Heavy & Extra Heavy. Each tawse would be stamped either L, M, H or XH to indicate its thickness (and thus effectiveness). The vast majority purchased by teachers were H or XH.
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 A three tailed rubber tawse. The small picture in the top left is a side view. |
 A two tailed lightweight leather tawse. The small picture in the top left is a side view. |
 Picture of two-tailed tawse used on a male bottom |
 Effects of Lochgelly tawse |
 Bruised bottom several days after tawsing |
 Bruising on bottom several days after tawsing showing deeper marking where the tips of the tails landed |
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