subs. phr. (prison).—1. An official who administers the CAT (q.v.).
c. 1696. B. E., A New Dictionary of the Canting Crew. FLOGGING COVE, c. the Beadle, or Whipper in Bridewell, or any such place.
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, s.v. FLOGGING-COVE, the beadle, or whipper, in Bridewell.
2. See FLOGGING CULLY.
