Term commonly used for a hiding - why? (4,3)
I believe the answer is:
what for
'why?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for what for that I've seen before include "Beating" , "reprimand?" , "it's a question of purpose" , "Punishment that may be given" .)