noun
- plural of horsewhipper; people who whip horses, especially as a form of punishment or control
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- In the 19th century, horsewhippers were sometimes employed to maintain discipline on farms and in stables.
- The practice of hiring horsewhippers reflected harsh attitudes toward animal treatment in earlier eras.
- Historical records mention horsewhippers as common figures in working stables during the Victorian period.