noun
- Plural of mastix; a large, heavy whip or scourge, historically used for punishment or control.
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- Ancient texts describe the use of mastixes as instruments of discipline in military camps.
- The museum displayed replicas of mastixes used in historical punishment practices.
- Scholars debated the construction and materials of mastixes found in archaeological records.
- The novel depicted the harsh reality of mastixes wielded by overseers in ancient times.