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
ShannahSHAN-əEnglish (Rare)
Shohreh-Persian
Francka-Slovene
Herminiaer-MEE-nyah (Spanish)Spanish, Ancient Roman
Wickaninnishwik-ə-NIN-ish (English)Native American, Nuu-chah-nulth
Prabhat-Indian, Hindi