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Definition of Quash
Quash Quash Quash, v. t. [OF. quasser, F. casser, fr. L. quassare to
shake, shatter, shiver, v. intens. fr. quatere, quassum, to
shake, shatter. Cf. Concussion, Discuss, Rescue, and
also Quash to annul.]
1. To beat down, or beat in pieces; to dash forcibly; to
crush.
The whales Against sharp rocks, like reeling
vessels, quashed, Though huge as mountains, are in
pieces dashed. --Waller.
2. To crush; to subdue; to suppress or extinguish summarily
and completely; as, to quash a rebellion.
Contrition is apt to quash or allay all worldly
grief. --Barrow.
Quash Quash Quash, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Quashed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Quashing.] [OF. quasser, F. casser, fr. L. cassare to
annihilate, annul, fr. cassus empty, vain, of uncertain
origin. The word has been confused with L. quassare to shake,
F. casser to break, which is probably of different origin.
Cf. Cashier, v. t.] (Law)
To abate, annul, overthrow, or make void; as, to quash an
indictment. --Blackstone.
Quash Quash Quash, v. i.
To be shaken, or dashed about, with noise.
