m. (fr. pattra?) a slab, tablet (for painting or writing upon) MBh. 579,2 114434 m. (esp.) a copper plate for inscribing royal grants or orders (cf. tāmra-) 579,2 114435 m. the flat or level surface of anything (cf. lalāṭa-, śilā-) MBh.; Ka1v. &c 579,2 114436 m. a bandage, ligature, strip, fillet (of cloth, leather &c) MBh.; Sus3r. 579,2 114437