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ansate

American

[an-seyt] / ˈæn seɪt /

adjective

having a handle or handlelike part.

ansate British

/ ˈænseɪt /

adjective

having a handle or handle-like part

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Etymology

Origin of ansate

First recorded in 1890–95, ansate is from the Latin word ansātus having a handle. See ansa, -ate ¹

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