Asa

¹ American  

[ey-suh] / ˈeɪ sə /

noun

1. (in the Bible) a king of Judah, 913?–873? b.c.

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ASA ² American  

abbreviation

1. Acoustical Society of America.

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

3. 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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ASA British  

abbreviation

1. (in Britain) Amateur Swimming Association

2. (in Britain) Advertising Standards Authority

3. (in the US) American Standards Association

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Etymology

Origin of Asa

From Hebrew ʾasāʾ, of uncertain meaning

Example Sentences

Finally, a yegg—a safecracker—gave White and his team the name of another witness to the bombing plot: Asa Kirby, the gold-toothed outlaw who had been an associate of Grammer’s.

From Literature

The break he needed came from a genial old former jockey named Asa C. “Acey” Smith, a traveling WgyP ” or gypsy, trainer.

From Literature

C.P. was surprised when Elna Spaulding, wife of Asa T. Spaulding and the grande dame of the Mutual community, came through the door.

From Literature

In a letter to Professor Asa Gray on January 28,1876, he wrote: Pray give our very kind remembrances to Mrs. Gray.

From Literature

Charles pointed to his friend Asa Gray, who was both.

From Literature