s. m. (M.), ) The Mulláṇ is appointed by the zamindars, and receives a share (rasúl arwáhí) of the crop at harvest, the amount of which is not fixed; and also presents food on domestic occurrences. He is not necessarily educated. When he is, he generally teaches the boys of the village. Mulláns are represented as the incarnation of avarice:—Mulláṇ jí kuchh kháso?—yá Bismallah, Mulláṇ, jí kuchh deso?—Naúz Billah. Mulláṇ, will you eat something?—in the name of God, I will! Mulláṇ, will you give away something?—God preserve me! I will not!—Prov.