ass

English

/æs/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several species of horse-like animals, especially Equus asinus, the domesticated of which are used as beasts of burden.
  • (slang) A stupid person.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English as inherited from Old English assa derived from Latin asinus (donkey, ass).

Origin

Latin

asinus

Gloss

donkey, ass

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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