Asa

[ ey-suh ]

noun
  1. a king of Judah, 913?–873? b.c. 1 Kings 15:8–24.

Origin of Asa

1
From Hebrew ʾasāʾ, of uncertain meaning

Words Nearby Asa

Other definitions for ASA (2 of 2)

ASA

abbreviation
  1. Acoustical Society of America.

  2. American Standards Association: former name of the American National Standards Institute.

  1. the numerical exposure index of a photographic film under the system adopted by the American Standards Association, used to indicate the light sensitivity of the film's emulsion.

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How to use Asa in a sentence

  • Under Asa, and also under Josiah, the people in their civil capacity with their rulers Covenanted too.

  • I hain't never heard Asa laugh with no real enjoyment into it yet.

    Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington Kelland
  • Abner halted suddenly, at arm's length from his brother, and eyed him from head to foot, and Asa returned an insolent stare.

    Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington Kelland
  • Asa laughed mockingly, and Abner took a threatening step toward him, but Mary touched his arm again.

    Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington Kelland
  • With that he stepped back a pace and with his open palm struck Asa across the mouth.

    Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington Kelland

British Dictionary definitions for ASA

ASA

abbreviation for
  1. (in Britain) Amateur Swimming Association

  2. (in Britain) Advertising Standards Authority

  1. (in the US) American Standards Association

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