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give (one) Jesse

give (one) Jesse

To reprimand or punish someone. The phrase might refer to a "jesse," a strap used in falconry that was also used to strike poor performers of the sport. I'll give you Jesse if you come home after curfew again this weekend!
See also: give

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MaltheMAHL-tə (German)Danish, German
NewtonNOO-tənEnglish
CletusKLEE-təsEnglish
Attlia['ætilə]
Sarita (1)-Spanish
Sharise-English (Rare)
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