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anse.

an arc segment, from which an object is suspended

4 characters2 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɑ̃s/
  1. an arc segment, from which an object is suspended

    feminine
  2. a handle, part of an object to be hand-held when used or moved

    feminine
  3. a small bay (body of water)

    feminine
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Middle French anse, from Late Old French anse, borrowed from Latin ānsa.

noun/ɑ̃s/
  1. archaic form of hanse (“hansa”)

    alt-of · archaic · feminine
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