dayita mfn. cherished, beloved, dear MBh. R.
• protected Bhaṭṭ. x, 9
• m. a husband, lover Śak. iii, 19/20 (vḷ.)
• (ā), f. a wife, beloved woman Ragh. ii, 30 Megh. 4 Siś. ix 70 Kathās. Dhūrtas. ii, 13