Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Lick. 2. (n.) A lapping with the tongue. 3. (n.) A flogging or castigation.

Multi-Version Concordance Licking (1 Occurrence) Luke 16:21 and desiring to be filled from the crumbs that are falling from the table of the rich man; yea, also the dogs, coming, were licking his sores. (YLT NAS)