Beast in a "silly" synonym etymology (3)

I believe the answer is:

ass

(Other definitions for ass that I've seen before include "slow-witted person" , "Stupid fellow" , "oaf" , "Titania loved one" , "sap" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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