Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary
m. (1. as. cf. abhi-ṣṭi, upa-sti, pari-ṣṭi) being beyond or in front, a horse harnessed by the side of other yoke-horses or in front of them, a side-horse or leader RV.; AV.; Br. 696,1 137712 m. a man at one's side, bystander, companion RV.; La1t2y. 696,1 137713 m. a tripod (supporting a dish) TS. Sch. 087744 696,1 137714 (pr/a) mfn. having side-horses (as a chariot) RV. 087745 696,1 137715