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Term: de eu et trene
Definition: De eu et trene is a French term that refers to a historical practice of punishing a servant called a neife. The punishment involved using a whip made of three cords and water. The neife was subjected to physical punishment as a form of discipline.
Note: NEIFE is a related term that refers to a female servant or apprentice.
de eu et trene
De eu et trene is a historical French term that refers to the punishment of a servant, known as a neife, with a whip made of three cords. This punishment was used to discipline the neife for any wrongdoing.
These examples illustrate how de eu et trene was used as a form of corporal punishment for servants who were seen as inferior to their masters. It was a way for the masters to maintain control over their servants and ensure that they followed the rules.