ansate

[ an-seyt ]

adjective

1. having a handle or handlelike part.

ansate

/ ˈænseɪt /

adjective

1. having a handle or handle-like part

Word History and Origins

Origin of ansate¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ansate¹

C19: from Latin ansātus, from ansa handle