Ascian
[Noun]
Webster's Dictionary 1828
A person, who, at certain times of the year, has no shadow at
noon. Such are the inhabitants of the
torrid zone, who have, at times, a vertical sun.
Ascians
[Noun plural]
Webster's Dictionary 1913
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.
