A flogger who used a knotted whip, called a knout, to whip condemned criminals (especially in Russia).
“A gigantic creature, solidly made and black bearded to the waist, Ivan once had the honor of serving as official knouter to the Great White Tsar.”
Elif Batuman, The Possessed (2010).
This is taken from The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell!
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