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- [pas-kwil]
- /ˈpæs kwɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pas-kwil]
- /ˈpæs kwɪl/
Definitions of pasquil word
- noun pasquil John, 1752–1835, English architect and city planner. 1
- noun pasquil Ogden, 1902–71, U.S. writer of humorous verse. 1
- noun pasquil Also, Nashe. Thomas ("Pasquil") 1567–1601, English dramatist, novelist, and satirical pamphleteer. 1
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Origin of pasquil
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < New Latin pasquillus < Italian pasquillo, diminutive of Pasquino; see pasquinade
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Parts of speech for Pasquil
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pasquil popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
pasquil usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pasquil
noun pasquil
- lampoon — a sharp, often virulent satire directed against an individual or institution; a work of literature, art, or the like, ridiculing severely the character or behavior of a person, society, etc.
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