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upadā

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upadā 1

upa-dā √1. P. -dadāti, to give in addition, add

• to give, grant, offer RV. vi, 28, 2 AV. iv, 21, 2 ; xix, 34, 8 R

• to take upon one's self: Pass. (irr. p. -dadyámāna) to be offered or granted (as protection) RV. vi, 49, 13

upadā 2

upa-dā́ mfn. giving a present VS. xxx, 9

• (ā), f. a present, offering (esp. a respectful present to a king or person of rank)

• a bribe Pāṇ. Ragh. Śatr. &c