Vaishy: 1 definition

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Vaishy 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.

Ambiguity: Although Vaishy has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Vaishya.

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Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Vaishy in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) the third [varna] (caste) in the traditional Hindu hierarchical caste set-up with trade as its main profession; a trader; -[karma] trade, business..—vaishy (वैश्य) is alternatively transliterated as Vaiśya.

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