Definitions

1. noun

A statue, especially a wooden one, to which humorous or satirical writings were affixed, typically to criticize public figures or institutions.

“The city’s residents would often post pasquins around town to mock the local government’s policies.”

2. noun

A person or thing that serves as a focus for criticism or satire, especially a public figure.

“The pasquin in the news was a popular comedian who used his platform to speak truth to power.”

3. verb

To display or attach (humorous or satirical writings) to a statue, especially a public one.

“The protesters pasquined the statue with posters criticizing the city’s leadership.”