knout

knout

noun \ˈnau̇t, sometimes ˈnüt\

Definition of KNOUT

: a whip used for flogging

— knout transitive verb

Origin of KNOUT

Russian knut, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse knūtr knot; akin to Old English cnotta

First Known Use: 1716

Rhymes with KNOUT

bout, clout, doubt, drought, flout, glout, gout, grout, kraut, lout, out, pout, rout, route, scout, shout, snout, spout, sprout, stout, tout, trout