: the chief deity of the Assyrians

Word History

Etymology

Akkadian Ashūr

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ashur was in 1589

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“Ashur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ashur. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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