Ass

a , n. (Zool.) A quadruped of the horse family, having long, slouching ears. A dull, stupid fellow; a dolt. — Asinine, asl-nin, a. Belonging to, or having the qualities of, an a ; stupid; obstinate. _ A ail, as-sal'. v. t. [a ailed (-said'), a ailing.] To attack with violence; to attack with a view to change feelings, conduct, etc.: to a ault, beset, fall A . upon. who kills or attempts A a in, as-sas's in, n. 0/ kill bv secret a ault. — A as's inate, v. t. To der bv, etc. — A as's ina'tkm, ». Act of. etc.