Bhassa (nt.) [cp. Class. Sk. bhāṣya, of bhāṣ] speech, conversation, way of talking, disputation Sn 328 (v. l. for hassa); It 71; Miln 90; Vism 127 (grouped into fit talk, as the 10 kathā -- vatthus, and unfit talk or gossip, as the 32 tiracchāna -- kathā).

 -- kāraka one who makes talk, i. e. invites disputation, or one who gossips Vin i.1; Nd1 142; f. ˚kārikā Vin iv.230. -- pavādaka one who proposes disputation, one who is fond of debate & discussions M i.161, 227 (˚ika); Miln 4. -- pavedin one experienced in debating Miln 90. -- samācāra (good) conduct in speech, proficiency in disputation D iii.106. -- samussaya grandiloquence, proud talk Sn 245 (cp. SnA 288=att'ukkaŋsanatā ti vuttaŋ hoti).