छद्

From Proto-Indo-Iranian *śćad-, related to Prasuni vëzëlë (“goatskin boot, shoe”) (< *upascada), with further origin uncertain. Perhaps from Proto-Indo-European *(s)ḱeh₃- (“darkness”); compare English shade and shadow. Compare also Old English hæteru (“clothing”).

• (Vedic) IPA^(key): /t͡ɕʰɐd/
• (Classical Sanskrit) IPA^(key): /t͡ɕʰɐd̪/

छद् • (chad)

1. to cover
2. to cover over, clothe, veil
3. to hide, conceal
4. to protect

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