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† squaˈssation Obs.—1 [f. It. squassare to shake severely: see squash v.1] A severe shaking.
1731Chandler tr. Limborch's Hist. Inquis. II. 219 As to Squassation, 'tis thus performed:..on a sudden he is let down with a Jirk,..by which terrible Shake, his Arms and Legs are all disjointed. |