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The earliest known use of the noun drubbing is in the mid 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for drubbing is from 1650, in the writing of James Howell, historian and political writer. drubbing is formed within English, by derivation.
"a sound beating," 1640s, verbal noun from drub (v.). See origin and meaning of drubbing.
When drub was first used in English, it referred to a method of punishment that involved beating the soles of a culprit's feet with a stick or cudgel. The term was apparently brought to England in the 17th century by travelers who reported observing the punitive practice in Asia.
Britannica Dictionary definition of DRUBBING. [count] informal. : an occurrence in which one person or team easily beats another person or team. She withdrew after her drubbing [=after she was badly beaten] in the New Hampshire primary. Our team took a drubbing. = They gave us a drubbing. [=they beat us very easily] About Us & Legal Info.
DRUBBING definition: 1. a beating or serious defeat, especially in a sports competition: 2. a beating or serious…. Learn more.
DRUBBING meaning: 1. a beating or serious defeat, especially in a sports competition: 2. a beating or serious…. Learn more.
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drubbing. drub. take a drubbing. 2 meanings: 1. a beating, as with a stick, cudgel, etc 2. a comprehensive or heavy defeat, esp in a sporting competition.... Click for more definitions.
