the act of patrolling an area, town, camp, etc.

a person in charge of a department, institution, etc.; a supervisor; a superintendent.

a man who patrols.

a servant.

the root of a wing of a bird.

the first day of a lunar fortnight; the day after the full moon-day or new moon-day.

= ಪೈಗಸ್ತಿ.

the quality of being dull, lusterless.