Posāvanika & ˚ya (adj. -- nt.) [fr. posāvana=posāpana of Caus. posāpeti] 1. (adj.) to be brought up, being reared, fed Vin i.272; J iii.134, 432. -- ˚iya DhAiii.35; J iii.35; J iii.429 (&˚iyaka). -- 2. (nt.) fee for bringing somebody up, allowance, money for food, sustenance J ii.289; DhA iv.40; VvA 158 (˚mūla). -- ˚iya J i.191.