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hitesī

masc nom sg of hitesī (adj); masc nom pl of hitesī (adj); fem nom sg of hitesī (adj); nt nom pl of hitesī (adj); …

1. benevolent (towards); who wishes well (for); who wants the best (for); lit. seeking benefit
2. well-wisher; friend; benefactor; lit. seeking benefit

Etymology. hita + esī; Sanskrit hitaiṣin (hita + eṣin)

Meanings from the Digital Pāḷi Dictionary; morphology and etymology by Claude.

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