English Dictionary

ass

/æs/

noun

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. / (printing, slang, obsolete) A compositor.

I saw a wild ass running across the field.

意味（1）

Any of several species of horse-like animals, especially Equus asinus, the domesticated of which are used as beasts of burden.

Thus the Aſſe having a peculiar mark of a croſſe made by a black liſt down his back, and another athwart, or at right angles down his ſhoulders; common opinion aſcribes this figure unto a peculiar ſignation; ſince that beaſt had the honour to bear our Saviour on his back.

意味（2）

(slang) A stupid person.

I had sprung to my feet. I was speaking, and yet I had prepared no words. Tarp Henry, my companion, was plucking at my skirts and I heard him whispering, Sit down, Malone! Don't make a public ass of yourself.

意味（3）

(printing, slang, obsolete) A compositor.

Sometimes by way of joke, and sometimes by way of irritation, compositors are called Asses by the pressmen.