a. [agre bhavaḥ; agra-ḍimac P. IV. 3. 23. Vārt.] 1 First (in order, rank &c); foremost, best, excellent, preferable, superior; vīrāṇāmagrimo bhū- tvā yuyudhe pārthivaiḥ saha Mb.

2 Prior, preceding.

3 Elder, eldest.

4 Fur- thest, advanced, first ripe.

5 Further. maḥ An elder brother. mā A kind of fruit, Annona Re- ticulata.