1 Espousing, seizing(as in marriage); Māl. 6. 14.

2 (a) [Page0732-b+ 56] Love, affection, fondness, attach- ment, liking, regard; sādhāraṇoyamubha- yoḥ praṇayaḥ smarasya V. 2. 16; sādhāraṇo- yaṃ praṇayaḥ Ś. 3; (where in both cases sense 6 may do as well); Ś. 6. 7; 5. 23; Me. 105; R. 6 12; Bh. 2. 42. (b) A wish, desire, longing; Ku. 5. 85; Māl. 8. 7; Ś. 7. 16.

3 Friendly acquaintance or regard, friendship,...