[das-yuc] 1 N. of a class of evil beings or demons, enemies of gods and men, and slain by Indra, (mostly Vedic in this sense).

2 An outcast, a Hindu who has be- come an outcast by neglect of the essential rites; cf. Ms. 5. 131, 10. 45.

3 A thief, robber, bandit; pā- trīkṛto dasyurivāsi yena Ś. 5. 20; R. 9. 53; Mc. 7. 143.

4 A villain, mis- creant; Māl. 5. 21.

5 A desperado, violator, oppressor.