s. m, Rice, (before it is separated from the husk), the rice plant (Oryza sativa), charity, alms, gift (cor. of Dáṉ); what one has a right to, what is lawful and proper, a right; pregnancy:—dháṉ kudháṉ, s. m. Charity proper or improper:—dhuppáṇ howeṇ addh barsátí táṇ dhánáṇ jo ná theíṇ darátí. when the sun shines in the middle of the rains, don't put sickle to the rice.—Prov. Dry weather in the rainy season is considered bad for the rice crop.