pan·dy (p n d )tr.v. pan·died, pan·dy·ing, pan·dies Chiefly British To strike on the open palm of the hand with a cane or strap for punishment at school. [Probably from Latin pand , imperative sg. of pandre, to spread out, open (the palm); see pet - in Indo-European roots.] |
pandy [ˈpændɪ] Chiefly Scot and Irish
n pl -dies
(Social Science / Education) (in schools) a stroke on the hand with a strap as a punishment
vb -dies, -dying, -died
(Social Science / Education) (tr) to punish with such strokes
[from Latin pande (manum) stretch out (the hand), from pandere to spread or extend]
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