abhy-ā-dā √1. Ā. (rarely P. Hariv.) to seize, snatch away, (Pot. -dadīta) MBh. i, 3558= xii, 10999= xiii, 4985: Ā. to put on (as a wreath) Hariv

• (with vākyam) to take up the word, commence to speak MBh. v, 3384