Pabhāta [pp. of pabhāti] become clear or light, shining, dawning Sn 178 (sup˚); esp. in phrase pabhātāya rattiyā when night had become light, i.e. given way to dawn, at daybreak J i.81, 500. -- (nt.) daybreak, morning S i.211; SnA 519 (pabhāte); atipabhāte in broad daylight J i.436.