mf(I)n. bearing, maintaining, [L.]
m. N. of a Nakṣatra (= bharaṇī), [L.]
n. the act of bearing (also in the womb) carrying, bringing, procuring, [RV.] &c. &c.
wearing, putting on [Gīt.]
maintaining, supporting, nourishing, [MBh.]; [Kāv.] &c.
wages, hire, [MBh.]