Definition of Pasquin

1. n. A lampooner; also, a lampoon. See Pasquinade.

2. v. t. To lampoon; to satiraze.

Medical Definition of Pasquin

1. A lampooner; also, a lampoon. See Pasquinade. "The Grecian wits, who satire first began, Were pleasant pasquins on the life of man." (Dryden) Origin: It. Pasquino a mutilated statue at Rome, set up against the wall of the place of the Orsini; so called from a witty cobbler or tailor, near whose shop the statue was dug up. On this statue it was customary to paste satiric papers. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pasquin

paso dobles
pasodoble
pasodobles
paspalism
paspalum
paspalums
paspies
paspy
pasque
pasque flower
pasque flowers
pasqueflower
pasqueflowers
pasquil
pasquils
pasquin (current term)
pasquinade
pasquinaded
pasquinades
pasquinading

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