āsaṅga

  1. adhering, clinging to, attachment, pursuit Ja.iv.11.
  2. that which hangs on (the body), clothing garment, dress; adj. dressed or clothed in (-˚); usually in cpd. uttarāsaṅga a loose (hanging) outer robe e.g. Vin.i.289; SN.iv.290; Pv-a.73; Vv-a.33 (suddh˚), Vv-a.51 (id.).

ā + sanga fr. sañj to hang on, cp. Sk. āsaṅga & āsakti