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