n. 1 [caṭ-uṇ] Pleasing or agreeable words, sweet or coax- ing speech, flattery (especially of a lover to his sweet-heart); priyaḥ priyā- yāḥ prakaroti cāṭuṃ Rs. 6. 14; viracita- cāṭuvacanaracanaṃ caraṇaracitapraṇipātaṃ Gīt. 11; Amaru. 83; Pt. 1. 175; Śānti. 3. 14; Ch. P. 20; (the greater part of the 10th canto of gītagoviṃda con- sists of such coaxing).

2 Distinct or clear speech.

3 Endearing words or acts; Māl....