8-Letter Words Containing: A,N,S,E,L,S,_,_

• inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

• relaxed and easy activity

• apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)

• become slow or slower

• make less active or fast

• become looser or slack

• make slack as by lessening tension or firmness

• a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb

• get hold of or seize quickly and easily

• fit or restrain with a snaffle

• steadiness of mind under stress

• an absence of strong winds or rain

• a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement

• the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

• a garment (as a jacket or coat or robe) made of sealskin

• without a hand or hands

• lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands

• A lucky omen.

• A gift given at New Year, or at the start of some enterprise or new situation, meant to ensure good luck.

• Price, payment; especially the first installment of a series.

• To give a handsel to.

• To inaugurate by means of some ceremony; to break in.

• To use or do for the first time, especially so as to make fortunate or unfortunate; to try experimentally.