anta

noun

an·​ta ˈan-tə How to pronounce anta (audio)
plural antas or antae ˈan-ˌtē How to pronounce anta (audio)
-ˌtī
: a pier produced by thickening a wall at its termination

Illustration of anta

Illustration of anta
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Word History

Etymology

Latin; akin to Old Norse ǫnd anteroom

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anta was in 1598

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“Anta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anta. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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