Flagellant
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One of a fanatical sect which flourished in Europe in the 13thand 14th centuries, and maintained that flagellation was of equalvirtue with baptism and the sacrament; -- called also disciplinant.
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Someone who flagellates her or himself. In particular, a religious ascetic/masochist who attempts to attain a sublime state or to purge disease or sin through whipping or beating her or himself with ropes, chains and/or flails.
In the Warhammer fantasy battle game, flagellants are a type of special unit available to human armies who wield chains/flails, wear no armour and are immune to psychological effects such as fear. -
People who, after the Black Death Plague in the 1300's, were both grief stricken and believed they had commited great sins. They would beat themselves with sticks and whips and such as punishment for their sins.
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Somthing that is extremely gay, anal and sassy.
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A person who subjects themselves or others to flogging, either as a religious discipline or for sexual gratification.
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