maddava

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Pali

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Sanskrit मार्दव (mārdava). Cognate with Prakrit 𑀫𑀤𑁆𑀤𑀯 (maddava).

Noun

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maddava n

  1. softness, gentleness, mildness

Declension

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Adjective

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maddava

  1. soft, gentle, mild

Derived terms

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References

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  • Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “maddava”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead, page 519