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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1681
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Succussation, n. [17th c. Eng. succussation (1649), L. *succussatiōn-, f. succussāre.] A violent shaking or jolting. — 1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. (1681) ii 6.
His horses grievous succussation Had so excoriat his foundation That till the hide his hips did come on
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