asmimAna · masculine
Asmimāna [asmi + māna] the pride that says "I am", pride of self, egotism (same in BHS e.g. Divy 210, 314) Vin I 3; D III 273; M I 139, 425; A III 85; Paṭis I 26; Kv 212; Dhp-a I 237. Cf. ahaṃ asmi. {90}
asmimāna , m. (= Pali id. ), self-conceit, egotism : °naḥ Mvy 1949 ; Karmav 47.6 ; stem in comp. Mvy 1601 ; Divy 210.5 ; 314.21 ; Dbh 28.26 ; 48.11 .
the conviction ‘I am’, the conviction of individuality; egotism
(masc, masc, comp) egotism; self-conceit; concept of I am; thought I am; self-comparison pride of self, egotism Construction: asmi + māna