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pakkhandati

pr 3rd sg of pakkhandati (verb)

1. takes to it; gets it; gains confidence; is inspired; is eager; lit. jumps forward
2. (of battle) leaps; charges; launches (into); lit. jumps forward
3. leaps forth; lit. jumps forward

Etymology. pa + khanda + ti; from √khand 'jump'; Sanskrit praskandati [praskand]

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

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