Astina, Āstīna: 1 definition

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Astina means something in Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Āstīna (आस्तीन) [Also spelled astin]:—(nf) a sleeve;—[kā sāṃpa] a serpent in the bosom, a foe in the guise of a friend;—[caḍhānā] to clear the docks for action, to get ready (for a fight); to be prepared; to menace/threaten; —[caḍhāye] with (his) buckles up; —[meṃ sāṃpa pālanā] to cherish a serpent in the bosom.

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