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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PAS'QUIN, n. A mutilated statue at Rome, in a corner of the palace of Ursini, so called from a cobbler of that name who was remarkable for his sneers and gibes. On this statue it has been customary to paste satiric papers. Hence, a lampoon.
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Pasquin Pas"quin, n. [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.] A lampooner; also, a lampoon. See Pasquinade. The Grecian wits, who satire first began, Were pleasant pasquins on the life of man. --Dryden.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Pasquin Pas"quin, v. t. To lampoon; to satiraze. [R.] To see himself pasquined and affronted. --Dryden.

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

v. a. Lampoon, satirize, abuse by satire.