Daḷhī˚ [f. of dṛḍha>daḷha in compn like dṛḍhī -- bhūta, etc.; cp. daḍḍhi] in kāya -- daḷhī -- bahula strong in body, athletic Vin ii.76, cp. Com. on p. 313; J iii.310; iv.219. daḷhīkaraṇa steadiness, perseverance SnA 290 (+ādhāraṇatā), 398 (id). In cpds. also daḷhi˚ viz. -- kamma making firm; strengthening Vin i.290; J v.254; Pug 18, 22; Vism 112.

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