(cf. van) cl.1 P. (Dha1tup. vii, 28) vāñchati (occurring only in forms from the present stem, and in pr. p. Pass. vāñchyamāna [ Katha1s. ]; but accord. to Gr. also pf. vavāñcha; aor. avāñchīt; fut. vāñchita, vañchiṣyati &c), to desire, wish, ask for, strive... mfn. wishing, desiring 939,1 190462 mfn. a wisher &c MW. 121407 939,1 190463 n. the act of desiring or wishing W. 121408 939,1 190464