Apte Sanskrit-English Dictionary
9 U. To buy off, redeem, ransom.
niṣkrī
Dictionary meanings for niṣkrī from Apte and Monier-Williams.
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niṣkrī
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Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary
P. A1. -krīṇāti, -krīṇīte, to buy off, redeem or ransom from (abl.; A1. also one's self, with or sc. ātmānam) TS.; AV.; Br. 071228 563,1 110885 m. redemption, ransom Suparn2.; Ka1v. 563,1 110886 m. compensation, equivalent (in money) GobhS3ra1ddh. Comm. 563,1 110887 m. price, reward, hire, wages Mn.; MBh. &c 563,1 110888