ind. (Often used with the force of an adjective) 1 Low, beneath, below, underneath, down. downwards; (opp. upari); nīcairgaccha- tyupari ca daśā cakranemikrameṇa Me. 109.

2 Bowing down humbly, modestly. R. 5. 62.

3 Gently, softly; nīcairvā- syati Me. 42.

4 In a low tone, with a low or depressed tone; nīcaiḥ śaṃsa hṛdi sthito nanu sa me prāṇeśvaraḥ śroṣyati Amaru. 67; nīcairanudāttaḥ P. I. 2. 30,

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