Nāṭaka [Sk. nāṭaka; see naccati] 1. (m.) a dancer, actor, player J i.206; v.373; DhA iii.88; iv.59, 130; nāṭakitthi a dancing -- girl, nautch -- girl DhA iii.166; VvA 131. -- 2. (nt.) a play, pantomime J i.59; v.279, also used coll.=dancing -- woman J i.59 (?) ii.395.