Dictionary meanings for niṣev from Apte and Monier-Williams.
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Apte Sanskrit-English Dictionary
1 A. 1 To pursue, follow, attach oneself to, practise; Ś. 1. 27.
2 To enjoy; niṣevate śrāṃtamanā vivikta S. 5. 5; Ku. 1. 5.
3 To enjoy carnally; yathā yathā tāmarasekṣaṇā mayā punaḥ sarāgaṃ nitarāṃ niṣevitā Bv. 2. 155; Pt. 1. 202.
4 To resort to, inhabit, frequent; Ku. 5. 76.
5 To use, [Page0640-b+ 57] employ; viṣatāṃ niṣovitamapakriyayā samu- paiti sarvamiti satyamadaḥ Śi. 9. 68.
6 To wait upon, attend....
Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary
(sev) A1. -ṣevate (impf. ny-aṣevata pf. ni-ṣiṣeve Pa1n2. 8-3, 70 &c; ind.p. -ṣevya), to stay in, abide or have intercourse with (loc.) RV.; AV.; (with acc.) to frequent, inhabit, visit, serve, attend, honour, worship, follow, approach, enjoy (also sexually),... mfn. practising, exercising, observing (ifc.) MBh. 562,2 110772 f. exercising, practice, service BhP. 562,2 110773 f. use, employment ib. 562,2 110774
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