accusative singular neuter of macchariya (n.)
Analysis. The word is a simple nominal formation; not a compound or sandhi contraction.
Etymology. Likely from a root meaning "to grudge" or "to withhold"; the suffix -ya forms abstract nouns. The morphology suggests a connection to ideas of closure or withholding, though the ultimate origin is uncertain. No certain Indo-European cognate.
Meanings from the Digital Pāḷi Dictionary; morphology and etymology by Claude.
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