m. 1 A leader, guide.

2 A teacher, an instructor; sa tatheti vi- neturudāramateḥ pratigṛhya vaco visasarja muniṃ R. 8. 91.

3 A king, ruler.

4 A chastiser, punisher; ayaṃ vinetā dṛptā- nāṃ Mv. 3. 46, 4. 1, R. 6. 39, 14. 23.