Ass
The ass in a dream is the patient burden-bearer, and to see one often marks annoyances and delays — news or goods slow to arrive. Donkeys carrying loads can promise that patience will be rewarded. The dream tends to ask what we are waiting on, and whether stubborn endurance will carry us through.
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These are the entries the historical dream-books record for ass, in their own words. They are period voices, not predictions, and they do not always agree with one another.
Gustavus Hindman Miller, 1901
To see an ass in a dream, you will meet many annoyances, and delays will accrue in receiving news or goods.
To see donkeys carrying burdens, denotes that, after patience and toil, you will succeed in your undertakings, whether of travel or love.
If an ass pursues you, and you are afraid of it, you will be the victim of scandal or other displeasing reports.
If you unwillingly ride on one, or, as jockey, unnecessary quarrels may follow.
[18] See Donkey.
Fontaine, 1862
To dream you hear an ass bray, shows you will meet with some loss; to see an ass run, signifies misfortune.