[vṛ ūthan Uṇ. 2. 6] 1 A sort of wooden fence or fender with which a chariot is provided as a de- fence against collision (m. also in this sense); varūtho rathaguptiryā tirodhatte rathasthitim.

2 An armour, a coat of mail.

3 A shield.

4 A group, multitude, an assemblage.

5 Pro- tection.

6 A family.

7 A house, residence (Ved. in the last 3 senses). thaḥ 1 The cuckoo.

2 Time.