a length of wood, masonry, etc. along the bottom of a doorway; the threshold or doorsill.

the entrance or beginning point of something.

a part or portion that is allotted to a person; such a portion that a person gets or is entitled to.

the sesame plant Guizotia abyssinica of Asteraceae family.

its black seed valued for its oil content.

the act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by joking, mocking, etc.; derision; derision; ridicule.

an increasing or becoming increased; growth, enlargement; increase.

the state or quality of being superior in quality; superiority; excellence.

great joy or happiness; delight.

unduly high opinion about oneself; conceit; vanity.

a man of excellence.

to become mentally unsound; to become insane, mad.

(emotions, craziness) to be roused suddenly and violently.