I’ve read it somewhere but I don’t remember it, it was apparently very popular during medieval times especially for the wealthy. The people that are taking the punishment are usually kids.
What was this occupation called?
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I’ve read it somewhere but I don’t remember it, it was apparently very popular during medieval times especially for the wealthy. The people that are taking the punishment are usually kids.
What was this occupation called?
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It wasn't an occupation so much as slavery/oppression, but the term is whipping boy.
[Wikipedia]
Apart from historic reference, the term is now only encountered in the metaphorical usage (anyone blamed / punished for the misdemeanours or incompetence of others).