An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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easy
  آسان  
âsân (#)
Fr.: facile, aisé  

  1. Not hard or difficult; requiring no great labor or effort.

  2. Free from pain, discomfort, worry, or care (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E. aisie, esy, from O.Fr. aisie “comfortable, at ease, rich, well-off,” p.p. of aisier “to put at ease,” from aise “comfort, pleasure, well-being,” of unknown origin.

Etymology (PE): Âsân “easy,” from Mid.Pers. âsân “calm, quiet, at rest, peaceful, easy,” related to âsudan “to rest, repose;” Av. ā- + saē- (saii-) “to lie down, go to sleep,” → holiday.