ass1
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as/
n.
- an animal of the horse family which is smaller than a horse and has longer ears and a braying call.
[Equus africanus (Africa) and E. hemionus (Asia).]
▸(in general use) a donkey.
- informal a foolish or stupid person.
Etymology
OE assa, from a Celtic word rel. to Welsh asyn, Breton azen, based on L. asinus.
ass2
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ɑːs,
as/
n.
N. Amer. vulgar slang a person's buttocks or anus.
Etymology
var. of arse.
