mfn. (fr. 2. sidh) to be kept off or prevented MW. 157866 1246,2 252137 mf (A) n. keeping or driving away (See goṣedh/ā) 1246,2 252138 m. = niṣedha, prohibition (See vidhiṣedha) 1246,2 252139 f. prohibiting contact (?), a hedgehog or porcupine Ya1jn5. 157867 1246,2 252140