1º_ As an adjective it is said of the one who loves, who shows his love. It is of Latin origin, where amans, antis has the same meaning. 2º_ As a noun it is also related to love, but with some contempt or irony, since it names the person with whom a loving relationship is maintained, and above all sexual, outside of marriage. See amasio, dear. 3º_ Thick cape used in seamanship. From the Greek 953; 956; 945; 957; 964; 959; 962; ( imantos "correa" ) . 4º_ Inflection of the verb amantar ("to cover with blankets") . See verbs/lover.