[baṃdhu svārthe idamarthe vā'ṇ] 1 A relation, kinsman (in general); yasyārthāstasya bāṃdhavāḥ H. 1; Ms. 5. 74, 101; 4. 179.

2 A maternal re- lation.

3 A friend; dhatebhyaḥ paro bāṃ- dhavo nāsti loke Subhāsh.

4 A bro- ther. Comp. janaḥ relatives, kins- men (taken collectively); dāridryātpu- ruṣasya bāṃdhavajano vākye na saṃtiṣṭhate Mk. 1. 36; Pt. 4. 78.