v. t. [ L. concussus, p. p. of concutere. See Concussion. ]
n. A violent shock or agitation. [ Obs. ] Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. concussio, fr. concutere, concussum, to shake violenty; con- + quatere to shake. See Cashier, Quash. ]
It is believed that great ringing of bells, in populous cities, hath dissipated pestilent air; which may be from the concussion of the air. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Then concussion, rapine, pilleries,
Their catalogue of accusations fill. Daniel. [ 1913 Webster ]
Concussion fuse (Mil.),
a. Having the power or quality of shaking or agitating. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]