s. f. m, Corrupted from the Persian word Dáyah, and from the Sanskrit word Apatydá. A nurse, a wet nurse, a dry nurse, a mid wife; a superior maid-servant, a lady's maid; an attendant of a bride whose business it is to instruct her in the performance of the ceremonies; the side or stand that children run to in playing; one who is in wait or watches his opportunity, a shrewd penetrating person; a giver;—a. Knowing many tricks in wrestling; crafty:—dáí bannhṉá, v. a. To determine, to resolute, to make up mind; to arrive at a gaol; to gird up loins:—dáí koloṇ peṭ chhapáuṉá or gujjhá hoṉá or lokáuṉá. lit. To hide one's belly from a midwife; to attempt to conceal what can not be hidden.