Obs.–1 [f. It. squassare to shake severely: see SQUASH v.1] A severe shaking.
1731. Chandler, trans. 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.
