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!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
LÍDa	-	Czech
Bernice	bər-NEES (English)	English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Carmichael	[ka:'maikl]
Mikhael	-	Biblical Greek
Erminia	-	Italian
Lennard	LEN-ərd	English (Rare)