Crossword clue: one who untrussed persons for the purpose of flogging them; a public whipper. b. jonson.

The most common answer is untruss (7 letters).

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untruss 7 letters web-def

To loose from a truss, or as from a truss; to untie or unfasten; to let out; to undress. [R.] Dryden.

untrusser 9 letters web-def

One who untrussed persons for the purpose of flogging them; a public whipper. [Obs.] B. Jonson.