a man having authority over another or a state; a master; a king.

a head of a household or institution; a master.

one who employs another or others; an employer.

a man as related to a woman whom he is married to; a husband.

(Śaiva phil.) Śiva, the Supreme Being.

that which is equal, similar.

the quality of resembling or being equal; resemblance; likeness; equality.

that which is or can be used as an alternative to; that with which something can be replaced perfectly or almost perfectly.

a thing made just like another; imitation of an original; full reproduction or transcription; a copy; a replica; a fascimile.

a place of shelter or dwelling; a house, nest, etc.

the base on which something rests; the supporting part of a wall, house, etc.; basement; foundation.

a path, way, road, etc.

a number of persons or things arranged in a line; a row.

a course of action; method or manner of doing something; a way.

a part or portion that belongs or is allotted to an individual or the part contributed by one; a share.

= ಪತ್ತರ1.

(only in comp.) ten.

to insert an inset in; to set a jewel ornamental piece, etc. into a surface as to make a design, to decorate, etc.; to inlay.

to lay stone slabs, tiles, bricks on the ground as to make a path.

to hide something in the ground; to bury.

to uncover or expose by digging; to unearth.

a basin around a plant made for holding water.

a bed of soil in which seedlings are grown for transplanting; a seed-bed.

a small boat just for one person.