Sentence:  They maun be kindly, coothy, an'commanding -- also severe. Carry sweeties i' their pouches as weel as taws, an' gie them fairings as weel as <WSD>pandies</WSD>. In short, they maun be able to endure privations of every sort. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A slap on the palm of the hand with a strap.