Definition of "assis" []

• In heraldry, sitting; same as sejant.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Since we knew nothing about what he knew, we started with 'sit', 'lay down', etc ... nothing ... a few days later, we had him out for a walk, and a lady walking past told him "assis" - which he did promptly."
• "Since we knew nothing about what he knew, we started with 'sit', 'lay down', etc...nothing...a few days later, we had him out for a walk, and a lady walking past told him "assis" - which he did promptly."
• "Terms & Expressions: une baignoire sabot = short tub for taking baths "assis" (seated) voir venir quelqu'un avec ses gros sabots = "to see someone coming" -- to see someone's true intentions in mother-in-law | Permalink"