Lewis & Short

Asta, ae, f., = Αστα, a town.

  1. I. In Liguria, now Asti, Plin. 3, 5, 7, § 49.
  2. II. In Hispania Bœtica, Liv. 39, 21; Mel. 3, 1, 4; Plin. 3, 1, 3, § 11; cf. Mann. Hisp. p. 286.
    Hence, Astensis, e, adj., of Asta: ager, Liv. 39, 21; and Astenses, ium, m., the Astensians, Auct. B. Hisp. 26.