m. f. [muṣ-ktic] 1 The clenched hand, fist; karṇāṃtametya bimi- de nibiḍopi muṣṭiḥ R. 9. 58; 15. 21; Śi. 10. 59.

2 A handful, fistful; śyāmākamuṣṭiparivardhitakaḥ Ś. 4. 13; R. 19. 57; Ku. 7. 69; Me. 68.

3 A handle or hilt.

4 A particular measure (=pala).

5 A measure of capacity equal to one handful.

6 The penis.

7 Stealing (only f.).

8 A compendium, abridgment, Comp. karaṇaṃ clenching the fist....