m. (derivation doubtful) the bamboo cane or any cane (accord. to L. also sugarcane and Shorea Robusta) RV. &c 910,1 184159 m. the upper timbers or beams of a house, the rafters or laths fastened to the beams (of a roof; cf. prācīna-v) AV. &c 910,1 184160 m. a cross-beam, joist, joint VarBr2S. 910,1 184161 m. a reed-pipe, flute, fife Ka1v.; Ra1jat. 910,1 184162