I. ˈvas noun
( plural vasa ˈvasə, ˈvāsə, ˈvāzə, ˈväsə, ˈväzə)
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, vessel — more at vase
: an anatomical vessel : duct
II. ˈwäs, ˈvas noun
( plural va·des ˈwä(ˌ)dās, ˈvā(ˌ)dēz)
Etymology: Latin — more at wed
Roman & civil law : a pledge or surety for another's appearance in court