ASIARCH
A"si*arch, n. Etym: [L. Asiarcha, Gr.
Defn: One of the chiefs or pontiffs of the Roman province of Asia, who had the superintendence of the public games and religious rites. Milner.
ASIATIC
A`si*at"ic, a. Etym: [L. Asiaticus, Gr.
Defn: Of or pertaining to Asia or to its inhabitants.
— n.
Defn: A native, or one of the people, of Asia.
ASIATICISM
A`si*at"i*cism, n.
Defn: Something peculiar to Asia or the Asiatics.
ASIDE
A*side", adv. Etym: [Pref. a- + side.]
1. On, or to, one side; out of a straight line, course, or direction; at a little distance from the rest; out of the way; apart. Thou shalt set aside that which is full. 2 Kings iv. 4. But soft! but soft! aside: here comes the king. Shak. The flames were blown aside. Dryden.
2. Out of one's thoughts; off; away; as, to put aside gloomy thoughts. "Lay aside every weight." Heb. xii. 1.