[ˈas.ki.a], [ˈaʃ.ʃi.a]
OrigoAccording to one version, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂egʷs-ih₂- (“axe”), from *h₂eḱ- (“sharp, pointed”) (see axe).
According to De Vaan, it is not plausible since a sequence *ks is usually retained in intervocalic Latin, which implies borrowing from an unidentified source. It is possible that the consonant cluster underwent metathesis in a different (IE?) language before the word entered Latin.
- declension-1, femininean axe
- declension-1, femininea mason's trowel
Formaeasciae(genitive) · ascia(nominative, singular) · asciae(nominative, plural) · asciae(genitive, singular) · asciārum(genitive, plural) · asciae(dative, singular) · asciīs(dative, plural) · asciam(accusative, singular) · asciās(accusative, plural) · asciā(ablative, singular) · asciīs(ablative, plural) · ascia(singular, vocative) · asciae(plural, vocative)
Fons: Vicitionarium