a. [bhṛ-kyap tak ca] To be nourished or maintained &c. tyaḥ 1 Any one requiring to be support- ed.

2 A servant, dependant, slave.

3 A king's servant, minister of state; H. 2. 142.

4 A subject. tyā 1 Rearing, fostering, nourishing, taking care of; as in kumārabhṛtyā q. v.

2 Maintenance, support.

3 A means of sustenance, food.

4 Wages.

5 Service. Comp adhyāpanaṃ teaching the Veda for hire....