mn. (g. ardharcādi; derivation doubtful) the awn of grain R.; Sarvad.; Ka1tyS3r. Sch. 1085,2 220136 mn. a bristle, spicule, spike (esp. the bristle or sharp hair of insects &c) W. 1085,2 220137 mn. the sheath or calyx of a bud L. 1085,2 220138 mn. pity, compassion (in niḥ-śūka) L. 1085,2 220139