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Vol. II-1996
Etymological Notes
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In the light of the etymology suggested here, Doshi's surmise ('Deśī Śabda Saṁgrah,' Notes, f. 32) of deriving the word from supposed Sk. ardhaka-karī is to be rejected.
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