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Asante is both an Ashanti surname and a masculine Ashanti given name. Notable people with the Ashanti name include: Akwasi Asante (born 1992), Dutch footballer
Asante_(name)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up asante in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Asante may refer to: Asante people, an ethnic group in Ghana Asante Empire Asante (name) Asante dialect
Asante
Ethnic group and nation in Ghana
bullion. In the Asante dialect of Twi, Asantefo; singular masculine: Asantenibarima, singular feminine: Asantenibaa. The name Asante "warlike" is traditionally
Asante_people
Former Akan empire centred on present-day Ghana
The Asante Empire (Asante Twi: Asanteman), also known as the Ashanti Empire, was an Akan state that lasted from 1701 to 1902, in what is now modern-day
Asante_Empire
Dialect of Akan in Ghana
Asante Twi, also known as Ashanti, Ashante, or Asante, is one of the principal varieties of the Twi-Fante language. As the variety spoken by the Asante
Asante_Twi
Throne of Asante kings
is the royal and divine throne of kings of the Asante people and the ultimate symbol of power in Asante. According to legend, Okomfo Anokye, High Priest
Golden_Stool
Association football club based in Kumasi
Asante Kotoko Sporting Club, simply known as Asante Kotoko, is a professional football club founded on 31 August 1935 and based in Kumasi in the Ashanti
Asante_Kotoko_S.C.
Ghanaian association football player
Solomon Brandon Michael Clarke Thomas-Asante (born 29 December 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre forward for Premier League club
Brandon_Thomas-Asante
English footballer (born 1985)
Ankyewah Asante (born 27 April 1985) is an English football coach and former player. Asante was born in London, and is the eldest of three siblings. Asante studied
Anita_Asante
King of the Ashanti (Asantehene)
May,1950) is the sixteenth Asantehene, king of the Asante people and traditional ruler of the Asante Kingdom in Ghana. He was enstooled on 26 April 1999
Otumfuo_Nana_Osei_Tutu_II
Ghanaian symbols representing concepts or aphorisms
the Asante capital. He also brought back from Kumasi a physical example of Adinkra cloth, which is still in the British Museum. The cloth being named Adinkra
Adinkra_symbols
American academic (born 1942)
Molefi Kete Asante (/əˈsænteɪ/ ə-SAN-tay; born Arthur Lee Smith Jr.; August 14, 1942) is an American philosopher who is involved in the fields of African-American
Molefi_Kete_Asante
Flag of the Ashanti people
2002-06-25. Retrieved 2022-08-14. "Ashanti Golden Stool". pbs.org. "Ashanti/Asante Stool" (PDF). rietveldacademie.nl. Melvin F. Compton (9 February 2010).
Ashanti_flag
Twi (Asante) for the Non-Twi Learner. Accra: Ghana Universities Press. ISBN 9964302452 Akan Teleteaching course Aukan Library (Ndyuka) Ghanaian name "Sacramento
Akan_names
American football player (born 2001)
Eugene Asante (born January 22, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Houston Gamblers of the United Football League (UFL). He
Eugene_Asante
Armed forces of the Asante Empire
The military of the Asante Empire first came into formation around the 17th century AD in response to subjugation by the Denkyira Kingdom. It served as
Military_of_the_Asante_Empire
Akan goddess
dedicated to her, instead, she is worshipped in the agricultural fields of the Asante and other Akans. Asase is highly respected amongst Akans. Sacrifices are
Asase_Ya/Afua
Place in St. Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica
77°45′W / 18.233°N 77.750°W / 18.233; -77.750 Accompong (from the Asante name Acheampong) is a historical Maroon village located in the hills of St
Accompong
British actor and film director
Amma Asante is a British filmmaker, screenwriter, former actress, and, since 2019, chancellor at Norwich University of the Arts. She first appeared in
Amma_Asante
Hourglass-shaped drum from Western Africa
March 2015. Kaminski, Joseph S. (2014-12-01). "Sound Barrage: Threshold to Asante Sacred Experience through Music". International Review of the Aesthetics
Fontomfrom
Topics referred to by the same term
Emmanuel Asante may refer to: Emmanuel Asante (footballer) Emmanuel Asante (theologian) This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the
Emmanuel_Asante
Emblem of His Majesty the King of the Asante is the national emblem of the Asante nation, adopted by the Asante King Asantehene Osei Tutu I in 1701, and
Emblem of His Majesty the King of Ashanti
Emblem_of_His_Majesty_the_King_of_Ashanti
Ghanaian footballer (born 2004)
Raymond Anokye Asante (born 27 May 2004) is a Ghanaian professional football player who plays as a forward for Patro Eisden, on loan from Belgian Pro League
Raymond_Asante
Akan swords originating from Ghana
eventually succeeded in restoring the Asante State in 1935. Esie: Asantehene Nana Poku Ware II created esie. Since his day name was Kwaku (Wednesday), which happens
Akrafena
formed the Empire of Ashanti in 1701 and was crowned Asantehene (King of all Asante). Osei Tutu held the throne until his death in battle in 1717, and was the
List_of_rulers_of_Asante
Asantehene of Asanteman
Mensa Bonsu was the son of Afua Kobi. He became Asantehene (king of the Asante) after his elder brother Kofi Kakari was deposed in September 1874. Mensa
Mensa_Bonsu
American sculptor (1844–1907)
by the American artistic mainstream. In 2002, the scholar Molefi Kete Asante named Edmonia Lewis on his list of 100 Greatest African Americans. Her work
Edmonia_Lewis
Defunct American networking company
Asanté Technologies, Inc., was an American computer networking equipment manufacturer active between 1988 and 2005. Founded in Sunnyvale, California, the
Asanté_Technologies
American author (born 1982)
M. K. Asante (born November 3, 1982) is an American author, filmmaker, songwriter, recording artist, and professor. He is the author of the 2013 best-selling
M._K._Asante
Private bank in Ghana
Port Kumasi International Airport Economy of the Asante Empire Society Asante people Asante names Asante dialect Twi language Demographics Education KNUST
GN_Bank
American football player (born 1981)
Asante Tyrell Samuel Sr. (born January 6, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League
Asante_Samuel
Ghanaian abstract strategy game
English). A common name in English is awari but one of the earliest Western scholars to study the game, Robert Sutherland Rattray, used the name wari. The following
Oware
List of schools
Port Kumasi International Airport Economy of the Asante Empire Society Asante people Asante names Asante dialect Twi language Demographics Education KNUST
List of senior high schools in the Ashanti Region
List_of_senior_high_schools_in_the_Ashanti_Region
Principal language of Akan lands in Ghana
Twi-Fante were developed as literary standards with distinct orthographies: Asante Twi, Akuapem Twi, and Fante. Despite being mutually intelligible, they were
Twi-Fante_language
Port Kumasi International Airport Economy of the Asante Empire Society Asante people Asante names Asante dialect Twi language Demographics Education KNUST
List of hospitals in the Ashanti Region
List_of_hospitals_in_the_Ashanti_Region
English footballer (born 1987)
30 August 2023. "WSL Hall of Fame: Jill Scott, Ellen White and Anita Asante named as 2023 inductees". BBC Sport. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2024
Jill_Scott_(footballer)
Town Akan Acheampong, an Asante name. The name of Nanny of the Maroons and her brother who founded the Maroon town of the same name. Ackee, akeee Akan Ánkyẽ
List of Jamaican Patois words of African origin
List_of_Jamaican_Patois_words_of_African_origin
Ghanaian footballer (born 1990)
Solomon Asante (born 6 March 1990) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a winger. With Phoenix Rising FC, he was named the 2019 and 2020
Solomon_Asante
Ethnic group in West Africa
the Akan people include: the Adanse, Agona, Akuapem, Akwamu, Akyem, Anyi, Asante, Baoulé, Bono, Chakosi, Fante, Kwahu, Sefwi, Wassa, Ahanta, Denkyira and
Akan_people
British rapper (born 1997)
Abigail Burland (born 11 September 1997), known professionally as Abigail Asante, is a British rapper, dancer, and internet personality. She initially gained
Abigail_Asante
Ghanaian entrepreneur, politician and philanthropist
Ghanaian entrepreneur and politician. He is the member of parliament for the Asante-Akyem North constituency in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Frimpong contested
Ohene_Kwame_Frimpong
American jazz saxophonist (1926–1967)
the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2002, scholar Molefi Kete Asante named him one of his 100 Greatest African Americans. He was awarded a special
John_Coltrane
South African DJ and producer
Murdah Bongz then changed his stage name to Mörda. In 2022, he released his first solo debut album, Asante, which was named after his daughter. In September
Murdah_Bongz
American football player (born 1999)
Asante Samuel Jr. (born October 3, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL)
Asante_Samuel_Jr.
English footballer (born 1988)
1 August 2022. "WSL Hall of Fame: Jill Scott, Ellen White and Anita Asante named as 2023 inductees". BBC Sport. 13 November 2023. Archived from the original
Ellen_White_(footballer)
Supreme Court of Canada decision
R v Asante-Mensah, [2003] 2 S.C.R. 3, 2003 SCC 38, is a leading Supreme Court of Canada decision where the Court affirmed the limits to which private citizens
R_v_Asante-Mensah
2026 television series season
Gideon Adlon as Gillie Colman Domingo as Ali Muhammed (né Martin McQueen) Asante Blackk as Kidd Homer Gere as Dylan Reid Madison Thompson as Oceana Jessica
Euphoria_season_3
Marketplace in Ashanti Region, Ghana
Port Kumasi International Airport Economy of the Asante Empire Society Asante people Asante names Asante dialect Twi language Demographics Education KNUST
Kejetia_Market
Congolese professional footballer
who plays as a defender for Ghana Premier League club Asante Kotoko S.C. In July 2024, Asante Kotoko confirmed the signing of Ndongani Samba Gilbani
Samba_O'Neil
358 "101 Last Tribes - Kung". "An Introduction To Odinani". Molefi Kete Asante; Ama Mazama (2009). Encyclopedia of African Religion. SAGE Publications
Names_of_God
Name list
(1941–2010), South African right-wing politician and leader of the AWB Eugene Asante (born 2001), American football player Eugene Laverty (born 1986), Irish
Eugene_(given_name)
"Prince Kofi Nti of Asante and Trinidad". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 2019-06-24. Senah, Emmanuel. "Prince Kofi Nti of Asante and Trinidad.docx
Prince Kofi Nti of Asante and Trinidad
Prince_Kofi_Nti_of_Asante_and_Trinidad
Ashanti queen mother and military leader
regional Asante kings to be the war leader of the Asante fighting force. This is the first and only example of a woman being given that role in Asante history
Yaa_Asantewaa
Akan god of the river and thunder
and strife in Akan mythology and Abosom of Thunder and Lightning in the Asante mythology of Ghana as well as the Agni mythology of the Ivory Coast. He
Tano_(Ta_Kora)
2025 TV series
the series is co-created and directed by British actor and director Amma Asante, and premiered on SBS Television on 30 July 2025. The series is set amidst
Smilla's Sense of Snow (TV series)
Smilla's_Sense_of_Snow_(TV_series)
American slave rebellion leader (1800–1831)
Confessions of Nat Turner in November 1831. In 2002, scholar Molefi Kete Asante included Nat Turner on his list of 100 Greatest African Americans. Turner
Nat_Turner
Ghanaian dance
to hiplife artist Guru who had a key role in popularizing the dance, the name of the dance should be written "Akayida". The dance, spelt Alkayida, began
Alkayida
Name list
performer Kyle Arrington (born 1986), American football cornerback Kyle Asante (born 1991), English footballer Kyle Austin (born 1988), American professional
Kyle_(given_name)
List of squads for men's international team for FIFA World Cup 2026
Retrieved May 18, 2026 – via Instagram. Imber, Leon (May 18, 2026). "Curacao name World Cup squad: Tahith Chong, Bacuna brothers included". The Athletic. The
2026_FIFA_World_Cup_squads
British colony in Africa from 1821 to 1957
century, Asante, the most powerful state of the Akan interior, sought to expand its rule and to promote and protect its trade. The first Asante invasion
Gold_Coast_(British_colony)
Country in North Africa
Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Retrieved 30 September 2025. Asante, Molefi Kete (2002). Culture and Customs of Egypt. Greenwood Press. p. 75
Egypt
2023 American film
Foxx, and starring Asante Blackk, Luis Guzmán, Melvin Gregg and Alex R. Hibbert. It is based on Torres's 2018 short film of the same name, which in turn was
Story_Ave
2018 film directed by Amma Asante
Hands Touch is a 2018 romantic war drama film written and directed by Amma Asante and starring Amandla Stenberg, George MacKay, Abbie Cornish, Christopher
Where_Hands_Touch
Pre-colonial Akan polity in Ghana
inland polities in the Pra–Ofin basin , before wars with the Akwamu and Asante reshaped the polity and led to the emergence of Abuakwa and Kotoku. Akyem
Old_Akyem
Road network in the Asante Empire
were built by the Asante Empire to connect the capital with cities north and south of the empire starting from the 18th century. Asante roads were supervised
Roads_of_the_Asante_Empire
Ghanaian football manager and former player
played for several clubs in the 1970s and 1980s, notably the local club Asante Kotoko and the New York Cosmos in the defunct North American Soccer League
Karim_Abdul_Razak
Ghanaian politician, Lawyer, Journalist and Traditional Ruler
Samuel Asante-Fosuhene (1938–1999) was a Ghanaian politician, Lawyer, Journalist and Traditional Ruler. He was the Member of Parliament in the 1979 Ghanaian
Samuel_Asante-Fosuhene
Ghanaian lawyer and consultant
Nana Bediatuo Asante is a Ghanaian administrator, lawyer and consultant.[citation needed] He is a member of the New Patriotic Party. He is the Executive
Nana_Bediatuo_Asante
separate Crown Colony until it became united as part of the new dominion named Ghana under the Ghana Independence Act 1957. ’The Location of Administrative
Ashanti_Protectorate
status of government-sponsored languages: three Akan dialects (Akuapem Twi, Asante Twi and Fante) and two Mole–Dagbani languages (Dagaare and Dagbanli). The
Languages_of_Ghana
2013 memoir by M. K. Asante
Asante, published by Random House/Spiegel & Grau. Buck tells the story of Asante's youth growing up in Philadelphia from the perspective of Asante as
Buck:_A_Memoir
Monarch of the Kingdom of Asante
Empire, assisted by Okomfo Anokye, his chief priest. He led an alliance of Asante states against Denkyira, the regional hegemon, defeating them at the 1701
Osei_Kofi_Tutu_I
Continent
Some African empires include Wagadu, Mali, Songhai, Sokoto, Ife, Benin, Asante, the Fatimids, Almoravids, Almohads, Ayyubids, Mamluks, Kongo, Mwene Muji
Africa
Public university in Ghana
Thomas Mensah, chemical engineer Alex Mould, former CEO of GNPC Benjamin Asante, former CEO of Ghana Gas Charles Darku, former CEO of Tullow Ghana Limited
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kwame_Nkrumah_University_of_Science_and_Technology
Ghanaian association football player and manager
his current post, he was formerly the manager of Glo Premier League club Asante Kotoko. Konadu was a member of the Men's National Team that won the bronze
Maxwell_Konadu
Ghanaian footballer
from 1950 to 1955. He was a former player of Kumasi Asante Kotoko in Ghana. He was signed by Asante Kotoko in 1955. Three month later in March 1955, he
Baba_Yara
Pre-colonial kingdom in modern Ghana
Asante Empire. The name Adanse derives from the Akan word adanseɛ, meaning “builders”. Traditions and historians explain that Adanse earned this name
Adanse
Name list
scientist) (1901–1990), American computer scientist Asante Samuel (born 1981), American football player Asante Samuel Jr. (born 1999), American football player
Samuel_(name)
Annual award in Ghana
Ghana. Retrieved 26 June 2019. Gyamera-Antwi, Evans (28 May 2017). "Asante named 2016 SWAG Player of the Year". Goal. Retrieved 13 December 2021. "Thomas
Ghana_Player_of_the_Year
Topics referred to by the same term
a defunct UK publication (2008–2011) Buck: A Memoir, a 2013 book by MK Asante Buck (album), a 2025 album by Red Rum Club Buck (design company), a design-driven
Buck
British film directed by Amma Asante
Belle is a 2013 British period drama film directed by Amma Asante, written by Misan Sagay and produced by Damian Jones. It stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson
Belle_(2013_film)
Ghanaian footballer (born 2003)
team Young Apostles. He went on to play for Ghana Premier League sides Asante Kotoko and Legon Cities. He most recently played for Dundee United. Cudjoe
Mathew_Cudjoe
Public university in Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana
technical college in Kumasi and another in Asante- Mampong were combined to formed this new university. The name honors Mr. Akenten Appiah-Menka a Ghanaian
Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development
Akenten_Appiah-Menka_University_of_Skills_Training_and_Entrepreneurial_Development
Ghanaian footballer and manager
retired Ghana international football player. He is the Head coach of the Asante Kotoko. Didi is also a senior Confederation of African Football (CAF) instructor
Mas-Ud_Didi_Dramani
Dialect of Akan in Ghana
is one of the literary dialects of the Twi-Fante language, along with Asante and Fante, with which it is mutually intelligible. There are 626,000 speakers
Akuapem_Twi
Arumugam (born 1950), Malaysian singer David Asante (1834–1892), Ghanaian native missionary David Asante-Apeatu (born 1957), Ghanaian forensic specialist
List of people with given name David
List_of_people_with_given_name_David
Ghanaian footballer
his career at Dreams FC, he played in the Ghanaian Premier League with Asante Kotoko. In 2012, he signed for Bundesliga club Greuther Fürth, where he
Abdul_Rahman_Baba
Name list
Ghanaian police officer and Ghanaian association football referee Juliet Asante, Ghanaian film actress, producer and director, and philanthropist Juliet
Juliet_(given_name)
American professional soccer club based in Phoenix
com Staff. November 12, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019. "Phoenix's Asante Named 2019 Championship Most Valuable Player". USLChampionship.com Staff. November
Phoenix_Rising_FC
Masculine given name
1939), Israeli Olympic competitor in the shot put and discus throw Gideon Asante (born 1992), Ghanaian footballer Gideon Baah (born 1991), Ghanaian football
Gideon_(name)
1612–1691, Japan, f/nf) Khadambi Asalache (1935–2006, Kenya/England, f/p) M. K. Asante (born 1982, US, nf) Bediako Asare (born 1930, Gold Coast/Tanzania, f/nf)
List_of_writers_by_name:_A
Asantehene of Asanteman
Golden Stool. The British exiled Asantewaa and other Asante leaders to the Seychelles to join Asante King Prempeh I. In January 1902, Britain finally designated
Prempeh_I
1824–1900 series of wars in West Africa
restored to Ashanti, and became Patron of Ashanti Scouts. List of rulers of Asante History of Ghana African military systems (1800–1900) "[Col. lit.] by C
Anglo-Ashanti_wars
Ghanaian textile
the fabric was worn in a toga-like fashion among the Asante, Akan and Ewe people. According to Asante oral tradition, it originated from Bonwire in the Ashanti
Kente_cloth
Multi-purpose stadium in Kumasi, Ghana
matches, although it is also used for athletics. It is the home of Kumasi Asante Kotoko as well as King Faisal. The Stadium which is known for hosting important
Baba_Yara_Stadium
Name in the Akan culture
(bull). People of the Agona are predominant in Denkyira and therefore in Asante, Nkawie. The symbol of the Agona is the parrot. When greeted by a person
Abusua
Dutch footballer (born 1992)
Akwasi Asante (born 6 September 1992) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a striker. Asante began his senior career in England with Birmingham City. He
Akwasi_Asante
portrayed by Gideon Adlon (season 3), is Lexi's neighbour. Kidd, portrayed by Asante Blackk (season 3), is one of Alamo's associates. Dylan Reid, portrayed by
List_of_Euphoria_characters
Ghanaian association football manager
Ghana national under-17 football team. He previously coached Ghanaian team Asante Kotoko and Ebusua Dwarfs. He is a Sports Psychologist and an Educationist
Prosper_Narteh_Ogum
Ghanaian footballer (born 1976)
football club Kumasi Asante Kotoko. On 2 October 2014, while serving as a board member, he was announced as the new CEO for Kumasi Asante Kotoko after being
Samuel_Kuffour
ASANTE NAME
ASANTE NAME
Male
Hindi/Indian
Variant spelling of Hindi Ananta, ANANTH means "infinite; without end."
Girl/Female
Arabic
The rising sun. The name of the continent used as a given name. According to the Koran the...
Male
Hindi/Indian
(वसनà¥à¤¤) Hindi myth name of a god of spring, VASANT means "spring."
Female
Greek
(ἈστάÏτη) Greek name ASTARTE means "star." In mythology, this is the name name of a goddess of fertility and war.
Female
French
French form of Greek HÅsanna, OSANNE means "deliver us."
Female
African
of the Ashanti people.
Boy/Male
Irish
Dark. Many Irish and Scottish names have the meaning 'dark' or 'black.
Girl/Female
Arthurian Legend
Name of a queen.
Female
Japanese
(茜) Japanese name AKANE means "brilliant red."
Boy/Male
Hindu
The most honorable Ananye Guru Shri
Female
French
Old French jewel name, AGATE means "agate."
Female
Hindi/Indian
(अवनà¥à¤¤à¥€) Hindi name AVANTI means "modest."
Surname or Lastname
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : probably from a short form of the personal name Alexander. Compare Sander.English : variant of Senter.French : variant of Santerre.
Surname or Lastname
French (Planté)
French (Planté) : topographic name for someone living by an area of planted ground, a herb garden, shrubbery, or more specifically a vineyard.English : variant of Plant.
Girl/Female
Hindi
Name of a serpent.
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish, French, Greek, Swedish
Holy
Male
Hindi/Indian
Bengali form of Hindi Vasant, BASANT means "spring."
Female
Italian
Feminine form of Italian Santo, SANTA means "holy."
Female
Hindi/Indian
(वसनà¥à¤¤à¤¾) Feminine form of Hindi Vasant, VASANTA means "spring." In mythology, this is the name of a goddess of spring.
Male
Hindi/Indian
(अननà¥â€à¤¤) Hindi myth name ANANTA means "infinite; without end." This is the name of another incarnation of Vishnu.
ASANTE NAME
ASANTE NAME
Surname or Lastname
English (Norfolk)
English (Norfolk) : unexplained.Romanian : unexplained.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Another Name of Vishnu
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Expression; Countenance; Border
Female
Portuguese
Portuguese form of Greek Elisabet, ELISABETE means "God is my oath."
Female
English
Irish Gaelic name AISLING means "dream; vision."
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, Danish, French, German, Greek
Sultan; Ruler; Life; King
Boy/Male
Arabic, Islamic, Muslim, Pakistani, Urdu
Man You are Beautiful; Love
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Lord Rama
Boy/Male
Hindu
The Moon
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Goddess Laxmi
ASANTE NAME
ASANTE NAME
ASANTE NAME
ASANTE NAME
ASANTE NAME
a.
Subtle; cunning; astute.
n.
Agate.
n.
A native or an inhabitant of Ashantee in Western Africa.
v. t.
To deduct; to omit; as, to abate something from a price.
v. t. & i.
To put up (an ante).
n.
A movement or piece in andante time.
a.
Of or pertaining to Ashantee.
adv.
Asquint; askance; obliquely.
n.
Fig.: Looking askance.
n.
Alt. of Sancte bell
v. t.
To bring down or reduce from a higher to a lower state, number, or degree; to lessen; to diminish; to contract; to moderate; to cut short; as, to abate a demand; to abate pride, zeal, hope.
pl.
of Ashantee
n.
A diminutive person; so called in allusion to the small figures cut in agate for rings and seals.
adv.
On the way; agoing; as, to be agate; to set the bells agate.
adv.
Alt. of Askant
v. t.
To bring entirely down or put an end to; to do away with; as, to abate a nuisance, to abate a writ.
v. t.
The time, fixed variously by the usage between different countries, when a bill of exchange is payable; as, a bill drawn on London at one usance, or at double usance.
n.
Each player's stake, which is put into the pool before (ante) the game begins.
n.
A tool used by gold-wire drawers, bookbinders, etc.; -- so called from the agate fixed in it for burnishing.