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ascians
CIDE DICTIONARY
ascians, n. pl. [L. ascii, pl. of ascius, Gr. without shadow; 'a priv. + shadow.].
Persons who, at certain times of the year, have no shadow at noon; -- applied to the inhabitants of the torrid zone, who have, twice a year, a vertical sun. [1913 Webster]
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