† concuˈssation Obs.
[n. of action from L. *concussāre, freq. of concutĕre (not recorded, but cf. It. concussare: see concuss v.).]
Violent shaking or agitation.
| 1641 Bp. Hall Serm. Rem. Wks. (1660) 68 When he feels any vehement concussations of government. 1645 ― Peace-maker §8 (R.) A subterraneous fire..which after some astonishing concussation breaks furiously out. |