"caneology" meaning in English

See caneology in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From cane + -ology. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cane|ology}} cane + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} caneology (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete, humorous) The disciplinary practice of caning. Tags: humorous, obsolete, uncountable
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